Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Silver hexafluoroarsenate (V),98.5%
CAS Registry Number: 12005-82-2
Formula: AgAsF6
EINECS Number: None
Chemical Family: halometallate salts
Synonym: Hexafluoroarsenic acid, silver salt
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 12005-82-2 100% 0.01mg/m3 (Ag sl) 0.01mg/m3 (Ag sl)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Chronic effects include
Emergency Overview:
severe bone changes (fluoride), dermatitis, liver and kidney damage (arsenic).
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes mild to severe irritation of the eyes
Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. Contact with the skin can lead to formation of dark blotches (silver
Skin Contact:
staining)
Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Inhalation Dust may cause fluoride or arsenic
Inhalation:
poisoning.
Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, convulsions,
Ingestion:
arsenic and fluoride poisoning.
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Toxic by inhalation or if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to
Acute Health Affects:
dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, shock, and coma.
Long term exposure to silver salts can lead to argyria - a general gray pigmentation of the skin. Chronic
Chronic Health Affects: fluoride poisoning can cause severe bone changes, loss of weight, and dental defects. Arsenic poisoning may
cause dermatitis, liver and kidney damage.
NTP: yes
IARC: Yes
OSHA: Yes
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: none required
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite, or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
inert material and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: off-white pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 296.78
Melting Point: dec.
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: hygroscopic
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: moisture, extended exposure to light.
Incompatibility: Mineral acids, oxidizing agents and active metals
Decomposition Products: arsenic fluoride and silver fluoride
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data
Mutagenic Effects: No data
Tetratogenic Effects: No data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Arsenic compounds, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1557
Shipping Name (IATA): Arsenic compound, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1557
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See category N740/N020 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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