Silver perchlorate
Agent Name
Silver perchlorate
CAS Number
7783-93-9
Formula
Ag.Cl-H-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
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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