Product ID:207 SILVER NITRATE
MSDS Date:05/18/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F015184
MSDS Number: BKCRZ

BETZ LABORATORIES, INC

4636 SOMERTON ROAD
TREVOSE, PA 19047

Emergency Phone: (800) 877-1940

Info Phone: (800) 877-1940

Cage: 0PMX2

BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE RESEARCH CENTER

FREDERICK, MD 21701 US

Telephone: 415-825-2880/800-877-1940

Cage: 24744

SILVER NITRATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7761-88-8

RTECS: VW4725000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: SLIGHTLY IRRITATING.
INHALATION: IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES: SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. INHALATION:
IRRITTION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.

First Aid:SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA W/LARGE QUANTITY OF SOAP SOLUTION OR
WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE
VICTIM TO FRESH AIR & APPLY FIRST AID AS REQUIRED. INGESTION: DON'T
FEED ANYT HING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS OR CONVULSIVE VICTIM.
DILUTE CONTENTS OF STOMACH. INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:>200F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, FOAM OR WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (FULL FACE-PIECE TYPE).

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA, USE SPECIFIED PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN & ABSORB ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FLUSH AREA
W/WATER. WET AREA MAY BE SLIPPER. SPREAD SAND/GRIT.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
DON'T FREEZE. IF FROZEN, THAW & MIX COMPLETELY PRIOR TO USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRATORS W/IN USE LIMITATIONS OR ELSE USE
SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORS. USE A RESPIRATOR W/DUST/MIST FILTERS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH OFF AFTER EACH USE. REMOVE/WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:1
pH: 5.3
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(ETHER = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, LIQUID, W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ELEMENTAL OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:WATER CONTAMINATED W/THIS REAGENT MAY BE SENT TO
A SANITARY SEWER, IN ACCORDANCE W/ANY LOCAL AGREEMENT, A TREATMENT
FACILITY OR DISCHARGED UNDER A NPDES PERMIT. INCINERATE OR BURY IN
APPROVED LANDFILL .

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