MSDS for Silver Nitrate, Reagent
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SECTION 1- CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION**
MSDS
Name: Silver Nitrate, Reagent ACS,
Synonyms:
Nitric Acid, Silver Salt
Company Identification (
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SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS *** +----------------------------------------------------+
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CAS# 7761-88-8 | Chemical Name SILVER NITRATE | % | EINECS# ca 100 | 231-853-9
| Hazard Symbols: C Risk Phrases: 34
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SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY
OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless or white.
Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material
may cause afire. Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns.
May cause liver and kidney damage. May
cause cyanosis with bluish skin. May cause severe respiratory
tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe
digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Target
Organs: Blood, kidneys, liver. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye
burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin: Causes skin burns. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and
clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Ingestion: May cause severe and
permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. May cause systemic effects. Lethal dose for humans is 2
Inhalation: Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing,
burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. Causes chemical burns to the
respiratory tract. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. May
cause systemic effects. Chronic: May cause methemoglobinemia,
which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness,
dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis, rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and
possible death. Effects may be delayed. Chronic inhalation or ingestion may
cause argyria characterized by blue-gray
discoloration of the eyes, skin and mucous membrances.
Chronic skin contact may cause permanent discoloration of the skin.
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed.
Extensive irrigation is required (at least 30 minutes). Skin: Get medical aid
immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least
15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim
is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Get
medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. If breathing has ceased apply artificial
respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
mask. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically
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SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials
may cause a fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated
by thermal decomposition or combustion. Wear appropriate protective clothing to
prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products. Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most
appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
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SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper
personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum
or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up
spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide
ventilation. Do not use combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up
spill.
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SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do
not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not
ingest or inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not store near combustible
materials. Discard contaminated shoes. Storage: Keep away from sources of
ignition. Do not store near combustible materials. Keep container closed when
not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances. Corrosives area.
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SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION *** Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a
safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical
Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
SILVER
NITRATE |metal: 0.1 mg/m3 |as Ag: 0.01 mg/m3 |0.01 mg/m3 TWA mg/m3 IDLH
OSHA
Vacated PELs: SILVER NITRATE: as Ag: 0.01 mg/m3 TWA
(listed under ** no name **) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear
appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR
1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves
to prevent skin exposure. Wear impervious gloves. Clothing: Wear appropriate
protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. Respirators: A respiratory
protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR §1910.134
and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed
whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
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SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical
State: Solid
Appearance:
colorless or white
Odor:
odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor
Pressure: Not available.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Evaporation
Rate: Not available.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Boiling
Point: 824 degF Freezing/Melting Point: 414 degF Autoignition Temperature:
Not applicable.
Flash
Point: Not applicable.NFPA Rating:
(est.)
Health:
3; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 1Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available. Upper:
Not available.
Decomposition
Temperature: 824 F
Solubility:
Soluble in water. Specific Gravity/Density: 4.35 Molecular Formula: AgNO3
Molecular Weight: 169.8731
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SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability: Stable under
normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials,
combustible materials, reducing agents. Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, irritating and toxic fumes
and gases, oxides of silver. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION****
RTECS#: CAS# 7761-88-8: VW4725000
LD50/LC50: CAS# 7761-88-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 50 mg/kg. Carcinogenicity:
SILVER NITRATE - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology:
No information available. Teratogenicity: No
information available. Reproductive Effects: No information available. Neurotoxicity: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Other Studies: See
actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
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SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity: Not available. Environmental Fate: Not
available. Physical/Chemical: Not available. Other: Not available.
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SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose
of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.RCRA
P-Series: None listed.RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US
DOT Shipping Name: SILVER NITRATE Hazard Class: 5.1 UN Number: UN1493 Packing Group:
II Canadian TDG Shipping Name: SILVER NITRATE Hazard Class: 5.1(9.2) UN Number:
UN1493
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SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 7761-88-8 is
listed on the TSCA inventory. Health & Safety Reporting List None of the
chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical
Test Rule. Section 12b None of the chemicals are
listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use Rule None of the
chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA Section 302 (RQ) CAS# 7761-88-8: final RQ = 1 pound (0.454 kg) Section 302
(TPQ) None of the chemicals in this product have a
TPQ. SARA Codes CAS # 7761-88-8: acute, chronic, flammable. Section 313 This
material contains SILVER NITRATE (listed as ** undefined **), 100%, (CAS#
7761-88-8) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 372. Clean Air Act: This material does not
contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class
1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any
Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: CAS#
7761-88-8 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. CAS# 7761-88-8 is
listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 7761-88-8 is
listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. OSHA: None of the
chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE SILVER
NITRATE can be found on the following state right to know lists: California,
New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **),
Massachusetts. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in
this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling
in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: C Risk Phrases: R 34 Causes
burns. Safety Phrases: S 26 In case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 45 In case of
accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible). WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 7761-88-8: 3 Canada CAS#
7761-88-8 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List. This product has a WHMIS
classification of C, D1A, E. CAS# 7761-88-8 is not
listed on
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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: