Silver bromide

Agent Name
Silver bromide
CAS Number
7785-23-1
Formula
Ag-Br
Major Category
Metals
Silver bromide formula graphical representation
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellowish odorless solid; Darkened by light; Water solubility = 0.135 mg/L at 25 deg C; [Merck Index] Light yellow, odorless, crystalline solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in photography and medicines (topical anti-infective and astringent); [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation and argyria; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Bromine." See "Silver."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

MAK
0.01 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ag (salts)

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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