Safety data for silver cyanide
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Synonyms: hydrocyanic acid silver salt
Use: silver plating
Molecular formula: AgCN
CAS No: 506-64-9
EINECS No: 208-048-6
Physical data
Appearance: white to off-white powder
Melting point: ca. 320 C (decomposes)
Boiling point:
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm-3): 3.95
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility:
Stability
May decompose in light. Incompatible with strong acids,
ammonia, hydrogen peroxide.
Forms an explosive mixture with fluorine.
Toxicology
Severe poison. Toxic and very fast-acting.
May be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin.
Severe eye irritant. Typical PEL 5mg/m3. Ensure a cyanide antidote kit
is available.
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ORL-RAT LD50 123 mg kg-1
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SKN-RBT 500 mg/24h mld
EYE-RBT 5 mg/24h sev
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R23 R24 R25.
Transport information
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Hazard class: 6.1. Packing group: II
Personal protection
Safety glasses, gloves, adequate ventilation.
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S22 S26 S36 S37 S39.