Product ID:SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:05/24/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-798-9789
MSDS Number: BFPYF

HACH CO.

100 DAYTON RD
AMES, IA 50010
US

Emergency Phone: 800-227-4224 OR 303-623-5716 SUPP.

Info Phone: 800-227-4224/303-669-3050

Preparer: NONE

Cage: 91224

HACH CO

389 LOVELAND, CO 80539 US

Telephone: 970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716

Cage: 91224

SILVER NITRATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7761-88-8

RTECS: VW4725000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG AG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG AG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM/500 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9394

WATER, DEMINERALIZED

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: TO 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN, AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS, HEADACHE, INCOORDINATION,
CRAMPS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, DEPRESSION, GIDDINESS, COMA,
RESPIRATORY ARREST, DEATH. IT I S MODERATELY TOXIC. CHRONIC: NOT
DETERMINED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AN INGREDIENT OF THIS MIXTURE IS AN
EXPERIMENTAL CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT, NOSE, THROAT. MAY CAUSE
DROWSINESS, HEADACHE, INCOORDINATION, CRAMPS, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA, DEPRESSION, GIDDINESS , COMA, RESPIRATORY ARREST, DEATH.
IT IS MODERATELY TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ISOPROPANOL MAY AGGRAVATE
PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS AND IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTIONS SUCH
AS OBSTRUCTIVE-AIRWAY DISEASES.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION:
MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER TO DRINK.
GET MEDICAL ATT ENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>203F,>95C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SILVER NITRATE AND ALCOHOL MAY FORM
EXPLOSIVE FULINIATES.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB MATERIAL ON NON-REACTIVE MATERIAL.
SCOOP UP ABSORBED MATERIAL AND DEPOSIT IN AN EPA APPROVED HAZARDOUS
WASTE FACILITY. DECONTAMINATE SITE WITH A SOAP SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE PROTECTED FROM
LIGHT AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS OR MISTS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND
BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:IF LEVELS EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED STANDARDS, WEAR
A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN RECOMMENDED
EXPOSURE STANDARDS.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES.
Eye Protection:LABORATORY GRADE GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>205F,>96C
Spec Gravity:0.993
pH:4.9
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.15 (REF. UNKNOWN)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO LIGHT, EVAPORATION, HIGH HEAT,
OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT DETERMINED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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