Silver fluoride

Synonyms

Silver(I) fluoride; [Aldrich MSDS] UN3260

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Highly hygroscopic solid; Darkened by light; [Merck Index] Yellow to gray odorless solid; [CAMEO] Deep brown hygroscopic powder; [Aldrich MSDS] Soluble in water when freshly prepared; Gradually becomes insoluble in moist air; [Merck Index]

Sources/Uses

Used to convert organic bromine and chlorine compounds to their fluoro analogs and as a therapeutic antiseptic and anti-infective; [Merck Index] Silacide was registered in the US as a pesticide until 1989. [NPIRS]

Comments

Water solubility when fresh = 182 g/100 mL at 15.5 deg C; Gradually becomes insoluble in moist air due to formation of basic fluoride; Prolonged exposure may cause mottling of teeth and skeletal changes; [Merck Index] An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [CAMEO] Light sensitive; Causes burns; Inhalation can cause corrosive effects on the upper respiratory tract and lungs; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; May cause argyria; [Aldrich MSDS] See "FLUORIDES." See "Silver."

Biomedical References

Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)

2.5 mg/m3, as F (0.01 mg/m3, as Ag)

2.5 mg/m3, as F (0.01 mg/m3, as Ag)

1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F (0.01 mg/m3 inhalable fraction, as Ag [salts])

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."

Skin burns

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides