Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Vinyltriethylsilane(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)silver (I) (99.9%-Ag)
CAS Registry Number: 177279-28-6
Formula: Ag(CF3COCHCOCF3)(C8H18Si)
EINECS Number: None
Chemical Family: metal beta-diketonate complexes
Synonym: Vinyltriethylsilylsilver(I) (hexafluoroacetylacetonato)
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 177279-28-6 100% 0.01mg/m3 (Ag sl) 0.01mg/m3 (Ag sl)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. If inhaled or swallowed this compound may cause fluoride
Emergency Overview:
poisoning. Early symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness
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)
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, convulsions, and
Ingestion:
fluoride poisoning.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Long term exposure to silver and silver salts can lead to the condition known as argyria - a general gray
Chronic Health Affects: pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes. Chronic fluoride poisoning can cause severe bone
changes, loss of weight, and dental defects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
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 material may emit toxic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite, or other suitable inert material and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store and handle the product under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.`Store cold.
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: 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: 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: yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 456.45
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: no data
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air sensitive (store cold)
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: exposure to air or water
Incompatibility: air, water, oxidizing agents, active metals
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, organic fumes, hydrogen fluoride, and silver salts.
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): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See category N740 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
