Silver (I) Oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS07 GHS03 BLANK

Signal word

Danger

Hazard categories

Specific target organ tox, single exp. Cat 3 (resp irrit) Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Cat 2 Acute tox, oral Cat 4 Oxidizer Cat 2

Hazard statements

H335: May cause respiratory irritation H315: Causes skin irritation H319: Causes serious eye irritation H302: Harmful if swallowed H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer

Precautionary statements

P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264: Wash thoroughly after handling P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284: Wear respiratory protection

2.3 Other hazards

Chronic/Carcinogenicity Effects: Long term exposure to silver and silver salts can lead to the condition known as argyria-a general gray pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes. Conditions Aggravated By Exposure: May cause argyria (a slate-gray or bluish discoloration of the skin and deep tissues due to the deposit of insoluble albuminate of silver). May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Conditions Aggravated By Overexposure: Prolonged or repeated inhalation, application or ingestion of silver compounds may cause a permanent bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. US-SDS 1 of 5