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SILVER -
TOXIC HEAVY METALS FACTSHEET
47
Ag 107.87 Number 47 on the “periodic table� of elements
Silver has been known since ancient times. Silver occurs native and in ores such as argentite (Ag2S) and horn silver (AgCl); lead, lead-zinc, copper, gold, and copper-nickel ores are principal sources. Silver is also recovered during electrolytic refining of copper. Pure silver has a brilliant white metallic luster. It is a little harder than gold and is very ductile and malleable, being exceeded only by gold and perhaps palladium. Silver is of the utmost importance in photography, about 30% of the U.S. industrial consumption going into this application.
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SOURCES The principal sources of silver are copper, copper-nickel, gold, lead and lead-zinc ores obtained from Canada, Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Soluble silver salts, specially AgNO3, are lethal in TOXICITY SYMPTOMS concentrations of up to 2g (0.070 oz). Silver com-
pounds can be slowly absorbed by body tissues. Eye contact - may cause severe corneal injury if liquid comes in contact with the eyes. Skin contact: may cause skin irritation.Inhalation hazards: dizziness, breathing difficulty, headaches or respiratory irritation. Extremely high concentrations may cause drowsiness, staggering, confusion, unconsciousness, coma or death. Liquid or vapor may be irritating to skin, eyes, throat, or lungs. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents of this product can be harmful or fatal.Ingestion hazards - moderately toxic. May cause stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and narcosis. Aspiration of material into lungs if swallowed or if vomiting occurs can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.
TOXICITY While silver itself is not considered to be toxic, most
of its salts are poisonous. Silver compounds can be absorbed in the circulatory system and reduced silver deposited in the various tissues of the body. A condition, known as argyria, results with a greyish pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes. Silver plays no natural biological role in humans. The permissible exposure limit by OSHA and most other authorities is 0.1 mg/m3. Organic silver in colloidal form has been used as a detox agent. However, concentrations should be 0 for both organic and inorganic silver.
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