Product Name: Silver Lactate
Chemical Formula: C3H5AgO3
Synonyms: Lactic acid, silver salt; Silver(1+) lactate
CAS Number: 14223-27-1
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, chemical synthesis, antimicrobial agent
Supplier: Listed by chemical supply company, address and emergency contact available by request
Emergency Phone Contact: Local emergency services or poison control
Email for Contact: Supplier’s designated safety contact
Hazard Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, skin, inhalation), eye irritation, skin irritation
GHS Pictogram: Skull and crossbones, exclamation mark
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, can cause notable irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract, toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, avoid skin and eye contact, use personal protective equipment, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Potential Health Effects: Eye and skin irritation, respiratory discomfort, gastrointestinal distress if ingested
Chemical Identity: Silver Lactate
CAS Number: 14223-27-1
Concentration: 98% or greater (remainder impurities may include water, trace lactic acid or silver compounds)
Other Ingredients: None reported
Impurities: Trace levels of unreacted lactic acid, water, or insoluble silver salts
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; support breathing as needed, seek immediate medical attention if symptoms arise
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash skin thoroughly with soap and water; obtain medical attention for irritation or persistent effects
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids apart; remove contact lenses if present; seek immediate medical help
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting; seek prompt medical attention, provide material label to health personnel
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention: Difficulty breathing, persistent skin/eye irritation, signs of systemic toxicity
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, CO2
Unsuitable Media: Strong water jet can disperse chemical
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides, silver compounds, possible acrid fumes
Special Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant suit, gloves, positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Firefighting Guidance: Isolate area, avoid breathing vapors, use water spray to cool exposed containers
Fire Hazards: May emit toxic fumes at high temperatures
Personal Precautions: Put on suitable respiratory protection, gloves, goggles; keep unprotected people away
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from reaching water sources, drains, or soil
Containment: Collect spilled substance with inert absorbent (vermiculite, sand), place in sealed container for safe disposal
Cleaning Methods: Clean area thoroughly with plenty of water after removal of material, ventilate the affected location
Disposal: Dispose of collected material using procedures set by local environmental regulation authorities
Handling: Wear suitable chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat, and safety goggles; work in a fume hood or well-ventilated area; strictly avoid ingestion, skin/eye contact, or inhalation of dust
Storage: Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible chemicals such as strong acids, bases, or oxidizers
Special Requirements: Keep out of reach of children and unauthorized personnel, store away from direct heat and sunlight
Incompatibilities: Metals, reducing agents, mineral acids, strong bases
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hood or local exhaust ventilation, have eye wash and safety shower accessible
Personal Protective Equipment: Nitrile gloves, chemical splash goggles, laboratory coat, respiratory protection (N95 or higher), protective footwear
Workplace Exposure Limits: Silver compounds 0.01 mg/m³ (OSHA PEL), no specific level for silver lactate; minimize exposure by engineering controls
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, remove contaminated clothing before eating or leaving work area
Appearance: White to gray, odorless powder or crystalline solid
Molecular Weight: 182.95 g/mol
Melting Point: Decomposes
Solubility: Moderately soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol
pH (1% solution): Slightly acidic
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not applicable
Density: Approximately 2.8 g/cm³
Odor Threshold: Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions of storage and use
Reactivity: Reacts with strong acids, bases, oxidizers; sensitive to light, may darken over time
Hazardous Reactions: Can form explosive mixtures with alkali metals, may react violently with reducing agents
Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, silver residue, possibly lactic acid fumes
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, exposure to moisture, direct sunlight
Acute Toxicity: Oral ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; skin/eye contact may lead to irritation
Skin Irritation: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause redness, blistering, dermatitis
Eye Damage: Possible severe irritation or injury upon contact
Chronic Effects: Long-term exposure to silver compounds has led to argyria, a bluish-gray discoloration of skin
Target Organs: Skin, eyes, respiratory system, digestive tract
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a human carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: No data available
Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence in available literature
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Ecotoxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms including fish, invertebrates, and algae
Persistence and Degradability: Silver ion is persistent, does not easily break down in aquatic environments
Bioaccumulation: Silver compounds may build up in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Likely to bind to soil particles, persistent in sediments
Other Environmental Effects: Risk of long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments due to silver ion toxicity
Disposal Methods: Collect waste in clearly labeled, tightly sealed containers; hand over to licensed hazardous waste disposal contractor
Special Precautions: Do not release material into drains, waterways, or soil; avoid creating dust during disposal
Contaminated Packaging: Treat all packaging as hazardous, fully decontaminate or dispose via hazardous waste stream
Regulatory Requirements: Dispose of in compliance with national, regional, and local environmental regulations governing hazardous chemical waste
UN Number: 3077
UN Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Silver lactate)
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances)
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Transport Precautions: Keep container tightly closed, upright, well-secured during transit; avoid package breakage or spillage
Regulatory Guidance: Transport according to applicable international, national, and local regulations
OSHA Status: Hazardous chemical by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III: Silver compounds listed under Section 313 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory
TSCA: Silver lactate appears on the TSCA inventory
Canadian WHMIS Classification: Classified as D2B (Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects)
REACH Regulation: Requires registration for import or manufacture in the European Union
Label Elements Required: Signal words, hazard statements, precautionary statements, pictograms
Other National/International Regulations: Subject to country-specific chemical inventories and regulatory controls
