Product ID:SILVER NITRATE,3426
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-0124
MSDS Number: BDLFR

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)

Info Phone: 800-JTBAKER

Preparer: NOT KNOWN

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SILVER NITRATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7761-88-8

RTECS: VW4725000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG AG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG AG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL MOUSE IS 50 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- EYE OR SKIN CONTACT CAN CAUSE
SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND
BURNS OF MOUTH AND STOMACH, AND MAY BE FATAL. INHALATION OF DUST
MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT I RRITATION. CHRONIC- NONE
IDENTIFIED. TARGET ORGANS: NASAL SEPTUM, EYES, SKIN
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, MOUTH,
STOMACH, EYES AND SKIN, SEVERE EYES OR SKIN BURNS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NEEDED. ORA L:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER AND INDUCE
VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER ONLY. NO HALON, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY
CHEMICAL. FOR LARGE FIRE, FLOOD AREA WITH WATER FROM A DISTANCE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS/AVOID BREATHING FUMES/DUSTS.MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA
IF POSSIBLE.USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/LET BURN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTS. KEEP
COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. WITH
CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER
AND COVER. REMOVE FROM A REA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM LIGHT, COMBUSTIBLES,
ORGANIC/OTHER READILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:MAY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL).
REACTION WITH FUELS MAY BE VIOLENT.FLAMMABLE POISONOUS GASES MAY
ACCUMULATE IN TANKS.RUNOFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE/EXPLOSION
HAZARD.DO NOT GET IN EY ES/ON SKIN.DO NOT GENERATE/BREATHE DUST.

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST OR FUMES
IS APPARENT, A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST MISTS AND FUMES
APPROPRIATE TO THE CONCENTRATION MAY BE WORN. IN EMERGENCY, WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHI NG APPARATUS OPERATED IN + PRESSURE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING
AND EQUIPMENT, EYEWASH FOUNTAIN, EMERGENCY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:413F,212C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:824F,440C
Vapor Density:5.8
Spec Gravity:4.35
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS CRYSTALS - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS,
STRONG BASES, HALIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS & REAUTHORIZATION
ACT (SARA) REQUIRES THAT SPILL OF >= 1LB (RQ) BE REPORTED TO
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER AT 800-424-8802. EPA HAZARD
WASTE:D001,D002.

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