silver perchlorate, anhydrous supp data:when heated they emit highly toxic fumes of cl-; efts of overexp:& later in muc membs of mouth & gums & in ing 3:disability. persons exhibiting cndtn & who ing 4:deposition of silver in blood vessel walls, kidneys, ing 5:maxillary antra, trachea & bronchi. once deposited, ing 6:pigmentation is permanent. compounds may be irritant
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATING TO SKIN & MUC MEMBS OF BODY
WHEREVER THEY COME IN CONT W/IT. ABSORPTION OF SILVER CMPDS INTO
CIRCULATION & SUBSEQUENT DEPOSITION OF REDUCED SILVER IN VARIOUS
TISS OF BODY MAY RSLT IN PROD O F GENERALIZED GREYISH PIGMENTATION
OF SKIN & MUC MEMBS - CNDTN KNOWN AS ARGYRIA. INTRO OF FINE (EFTS
OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:PARTICLES OF SILVER THRU BREAKS IN
SKIN PRDCES LOC PIGMENTATION AT SITE OF INJURY. 1 MG/M3 OF AG DUST
CAUSES SKIN EFTS. GENERALIZED ARGYRIA, RARELY SEEN AT PRESENT TIME,
WAS NOT INFREQUENT IN PAST. CNDTN DEVELOPED SLOWLY, USUALLY AFTER
SOME 2-25 YRS OF EXPOS. PIGMENTATION WAS NOTICEABLE FIRST IN CONJ,
(ING 3)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. RINSE LIBERALLY W/SOAP & WATER FOR
CONSIDERABLE PERIOD. IN CASE OF GEN DISORDERS CALL MD/MOVE PATIENT
TO HOSPITAL. INGEST:IF W/IN 15 MINS AFTER OCCUR, MAKE PATIENT DRINK
1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. MOVE PATIENT TO HOSPITAL IMMED. EYES:RINSE
LIBERALLY W/WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. SEND/BRING PATIENT TO
MD/HOSPITAL. INHAL:TAKE PATIENT INTO FRESH AIR & ALLOW TO REST.
ALWAYS CALL MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MOD FIRE HAZ BY CHEM RXN; POWERFUL
OXIDIZERS. MOD EXPLO HAZ WHEN SHOCKED/EXPOS TO HEAT/BY CHEM RXN.
PERCHLORATES, WHEN MIXED W/CARBONACEOUS MATL, FORM (SUPDAT)
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED MASK, GOGGLES & USE A HOOD. ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:IRRITANT, CORROSIVE, CAN EXPLODE WHEN SHAKED. AVOID
SKIN CONTACT W/THESE MATERIALS.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST REQUIRED WHEN SUBSTANCE IS USED FOR ITS
NORMAL PURPOSE. ALWAYS USE A HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ:EXPLO MIXTS. THEY ARE CONSIDERED FIRE & EXPLO HAZ WHEN ASSOC
W/CARBONACEOUS MATLS/FINELY DIVIDED METALS. THIS IS ALSO TRUE OF
PRESENCE OF SULFUR, POWDERED MAGNESIUM & ALUMINUM. REACT VIOLENT LY
W/BENZENE, CAH*2, CHARCOAL, OLEFINS,ETHANOL, SRH*2SH*2SO*4.
DANGEROUS DISASTER HAZ; SHOCK WILL EXPLODE THEM; (ING 2)
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR LANDFILL AS COMPLIES W/FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL LAWS.
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