Silver perchlorate

Agent Name
Silver perchlorate
CAS Number
7783-93-9
Formula
Ag.Cl-H-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Silver perchlorate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Perchloric acid, silver(1+) salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1481
Category
Perchlorates
Description
Colorless deliquescent solid; [Hawley] Colorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make explosives; [Hawley]
Comments
A skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] An oxidizing agent that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Silver." See "PERCHLORATES."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 mg/m3, as Ag (compounds)
PEL (OSHA)
0.01 mg/m3, as Ag
MAK
0.01 mg/m3, inhalable fraction (salts), as Ag
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Ag
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Perchlorates, inorganic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Other Information
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