Chemical
Silver oxide
CAS 20667-12-3 · EC 243-957-1
Also known as disilver oxide
- Signal word
- Danger
- CAS
- 20667-12-3
- EC number
- 243-957-1
- UK/EU status
- No UK or EU restrictions recorded
Handle chemistry safely
Wear gloves and eye protection, work with good ventilation, and read the supplier’s safety data sheet before use. Hazard information here is a summary, not a replacement for it. Dispose of all photographic chemistry correctly, in line with local laws and your local authority’s guidance. Never mix waste solutions, and check the supplier’s safety data sheet before disposing of anything.
Hazards
No official EU classification. Shown is the classification agreed by companies registering it under REACH.
Notified classes: Ox. Sol. 1 (H271); Repr. 1B (H360D); Eye Dam. 1 (H318); Aquatic Acute 1 (H400); Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410). The single most-notified entry (51.62%) omits Repr. 1B; the more protective joint-registration entry is shown.
Signal word: Danger
Oxidising · Serious health hazard · Corrosive · Hazardous to the environment
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H271 | May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. |
| H360D | May damage the unborn child. |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Photographic uses
- argyrotype sensitiser (Mike Ware)