Silver sulfate
Agent Name
Silver sulfate
CAS Number
19287-89-9; 10294-26-5
Formula
Ag.1/2H2-O4-S
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
19287-89-9: Disilver(1+) sulphate; Sulfuric acid, disilver(1+) salt; Sulphuric acid, silver salt; [ChemIDplus] 10294-26-5: Disilver monosulfate; Disilver sulfate; Disilver(1+) sulfate; Sulfuric acid silver salt (1:2); Sulfuric acid, disilver(1+) salt; Sulfuric acid, silver(1+) salt (1:2); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Colorless lustrous solid; Turns gray on light exposure; [Hawley] White to gray odorless solid; [CAMEO] Fine white crystals; [MSDSonline] Fairly soluble in water; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used as lab reagent; [Hawley]
Comments
An eye irritant; [CAMEO] Corrosive to eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Silver."
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
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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