Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
6.6
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
Silver(I) oxide
CAS No.
20667-12-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H318, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Oxidizing solids Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P283 Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P306 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately con- taminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P391 Collect spillage.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids : Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard
