1 - Product Identification
Synonyms:
Bromargyrite, bromyrite, silver (I) bromide1
CAS:
7785-23-1
Formula_Weight:
187.77
Chemical_Formula:
AgBr
2 - Composition
Silver
57.52%
Bromide
42.48%
3 – Hazards NFPA 704 - Rating
Health:
2
Flammability :
0 - Not flammable
Reactivity :
0 - Not reactive
Lab Protective Equip:
Safety goggles, dust respirator. Good ventilation.
4 – First Aid Measures
Ingestion:
If swallowed, give plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Skin or Eye Contact:
Flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
5 – Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Silver bromide does not burn. If involved in a fire, it converts into Silver Powder.
6 – Accidental Release Measures

Wear protective equipment. Clean up in a way that doesn’t disperse the crystals into the air.

7 – Handling and Storage

Store in a closed container, Silver acetate is light sensitive. It does not absorb moisture from the air.

8 – Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Pale yellow solid
Odor :
odorless
Solubility in water :
Very slightly soluble in cold water
Specific Gravity:
6.473 (Water = 1)
pH:
none
Melting Point :
432 °C
9 – Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable at room temperature in sealed containers.
All sources of Chlorine :
Will change Silver acetate into the white Silver Chloride.
10 – Toxicity
Acute oral toxicity :
(LD50) NA
Inhalation :
causes mucus membrane irritation
11 – Transport Information

Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Not a DOT controlled material.

12 – Application Uses

Due to its light sensitive nature, the main applications of silver bromide are in photography. It is used in photographic films and plates. It is also used for infrared applications, for light sensitive eyeglasses, and semiconductors.

13 – Manufacturer

S.S.FINE CHEM