Does Silver Nitrate absorb through skin contact.

Bob Szabo (rjs@cwreenactors.com)
Mon, 18 May 1998 11:26:03 -0400

I was wondering if Silver Nitrate is damaging to ones health after repeated
exposure to the skin? I have yet to wear gloves when doing wetplate work
and always have black hands. Can the silver enter the bloodstream through
your skin. I would like to know if anyone on the list has knowledge of this.

Best Regards,

Bob Szabo
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