Product ID:S-170, SILVER ACETATE
MSDS Date:07/05/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-982-7284
MSDS Number: BPQVV

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

ACETIC ACID, SILVER (+1) SALT; (SILVER (I) ACETATE)

CAS: 563-63-3

RTECS: AJ4100000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LIDS, UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS. GET

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER, & INDUCE VOMIT BY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ANY SUPPLIED-AIR OPERATED IN POS PRESS MODE. FOR

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (IPR,MOUSE) 34 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: INHALATION/SKIN/EYE: SILVER
COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE ARGYRISM, WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY BLUE
DISCOLORATION OF SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND EYES. INGESTION: TOXIC
IF SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED.IF BRTHG HAS
STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM/AT REST. GET MED ATTN
IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA
W/SOA P/MILD DETERGENT & LRG AMTS OF H*2O UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM
REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYE: WASH IMMED
W/LRG AMTS OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, OCCAS LIFTING UPPER/LOWER
(ING 2)

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON OR WATER SPRAY.
FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY OR FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA/FULL PROT
EQUIP.MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS.COOL CNTNRS EXPOS TO
FLAMES W/H*2O FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE CONFINED SPACES. SWEEP UP, AVOIDING
DISPERSION OF DUST, AND COLLECT IN SUITABLE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:AVOID HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION AND CONTACT WITH OR
STORAGE WITH INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.

Respiratory Protection:RESP SELECTION SHOULD BE BASED ON AIRBORNE CONC
OF PROD.ALL REPS MUST BE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD. FOR 0.25 MG/M3:
AIR-SUPPLIED RESP/PAPR W/HEPA FILTER.FOR 0.5 MG/M3:FULL FACE RESP
W/HEPA FILTERS, SCBA/FULLF ACE SUPPLIED-AIR. FOR >20 MG/M3: (ING 4)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG/FULL LGTH FACESHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING
AND EQUIPMENT. EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK DRENCH SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: IS OUT.STAY AWAY FROM STOR TANK ENDS. FOR MASS FIRE IN
STOR AREA, USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR NOZ; ELSE WITHDRAW FROM
AREA & LET FIRE BURN. FLOOD W/H*2O. COOL CNTNRS W/FLOODING A MTS OF
H*2O FROM AS FAR DIST AS POSS. AVOID BRTHG VAPS/DUSTS. EVAC TO
RADIUS OF 2500 FT FOR UNCONTROLLABLE FIRES.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:3.259
Solubility in Water:1.02% @ 20C
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, WHITE TO GRAYISH, LUSTEROUS NEEDLES OR
CRYSTALLINE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE:REACTS W/SILVER SALTS TO FORM EXTREM SENSIT ACETYLIDES.
NITROMETHANE:SILVER SALTS MAY FORM EXPLO MATLS ON CONT
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION AND CONTACT
WITH OR STORAGE WITH INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. DECOMPOSES ON EXPOS
TO LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS .

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