Silver cyanate
Agent Name
Silver cyanate
CAS Number
3315-16-0
Formula
C-H-N-O.Ag
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Cyanic acid, silver(1+) salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White odorless powder; Soluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Cyanates are produced when cyanides are oxidized. Use of this fact is made in cyanide decontamination processes where oxidants such as permanganate and hydrogen peroxide are used to convert toxic cyanide to safer cyanate." [Wikipedia] Cyanic acid is "highly irritating to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes." [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Cuprous thiocyanate" and "Sodium thiocyanate." See "Sodium cyanate" and "Potassium cyanate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 mg/m3, as Ag
PEL (OSHA)
0.01 mg/m3, as Ag
MAK
0.01 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ag
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Ag
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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