Product ID:SILVER METAL PRECIPITATED
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N052741
MSDS Number: BVMVJ

MALLINCKRODT

PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 315-539-1600

Cage: ZA916

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

SILVER; (SILVER METAL PRECIPITATED) (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-22-4

RTECS: VW3500000

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: EXPOSURES ABOVE THE TLV
MAY RESULT IN ACCUMULATION OF SILVER IN THE BODY(ARGYRIA). SYMPTOMS
MAY INCLUDE A PERMANENT UNSIGHTLY BLUE-GRAY PIGMENTATION OF THE
SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND EYE S. INGEST: NOT EXPECTED TO BE HEALTH
HAZARDS. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYES: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION.(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED
INHALATION, APPLICATION OR INGESTION OF SILVER COMPOUNDS MAY CAUSE
A PERMANENT BLUISH DISCOLORATION OF THE SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
CONDITIONS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS
SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATTN FOR ANY BRTHG
DFCLTY. INGEST: GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK TO DILUTE.
IF LGE AMTS WERE INGESTED, GET MED ATTN. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA
W/SOAP & WATER . GET MED ADVICE IF IRRIT DEVELOPS. EYES: WASH EYES
W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFTING LOWER & UPPER
EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTN IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP.
MODERATE FIRE HAZARD IN THE FORM OF DUST, WHEN EXPOSED TO
FLAME/CHEMICAL RXN W/INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED MATERIAL.
PACKAGE UNRECLAIMABLE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL IN A RCRA-APPROVED
WASTE FACILITY
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT, MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING DUST.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE TLV IS EXCEEDED, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
MAY BE WORN UP TO TEN TIMES THE TLV. CONSULT RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER
FOR DETAILS. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN (FP N).
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL &/GENL EXHAUST IS RECOMM TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
EXPOSURES BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS. (SUPP DATA)
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:CONT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING
W/MATL. MAINTAIN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN
WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENT: LOCAL EXHAUST VENT IS GENERALLY PREFERRED BECAUSE IT CAN CONTROL
THE EMISSIONS OF THE CONTAMINANT AT ITS SOURCE, PREVENTING
DISPERSION OF IT INTO THE GENERAL WORK AREA. PLEASE REFER TO THE
ACGIH DOCUMENT, "INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION. A MANUAL OF RECOMMENDED
PRACTICES", MOST RECENT EDITION, FOR DETAILS.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:3632F,2000C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1761F,961C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 1357C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE IN WATER.
Appearance and Odor:COARSE, GRAY ODORLESS POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE, AMMONIA, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE; OXALIC AND
TARTARIC ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE &
STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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