Product ID:SILVER NITRATE CRYSTALLINE, S6506
MSDS Date:08/01/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N075379
MSDS Number: CCTXY

SIGMA CHEMICAL CO

ST LOUIS, MO 63178
US

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY

14508 ST LOUIS, MO 63178 US

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

1); (SILVER NITRATE) (SARA 313)

CAS: 7761-88-8

RTECS: VW4725000

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3 (AG)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 (AG)

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

AMMONIA/SODIUM HYDROXIDE HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OTHER TERMINAL ALKYNES MAY PRDCE EXPLO CMPDS. DRY

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REPORTED TO IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY ON CONT W/DROP OF

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PHOSPHOROUS/SULFUR EXPLODE WHEN STRUCK. PASSAGE OF

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

THORO INVESTIGATED. TARGET ORGAN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

(DYSPNAE; CYANOSIS). GI (HYPERMOTILITY, DIARR).

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DUCT). EFTS ON FERTILITY (MALE FERTILITY INDEX).

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 1173 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THRU SKIN. MATL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCT TO TISS OF
MUC MEMBS & UPPER RESP TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INHAL MAY BE FATAL AS
RSLT OF SPASM, INFLAMM & EDEMA OF LA RYNX & BRONCHI, CHEM PNEUM &
PULM EDEMA. SYMPS OF EXPOS MAY INCL BURNING SENSATION, COUGH,
WHEEZING, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HDCH,
NAUS & VOMIT. MAY CAUSE ARGYRIA (SLATE-GRAY/BLUISH DISCOLORATION OF
SKIN & DEEP TISS DUE TO DEPOSIT OF INSOL ALBUMINATE OF SILVER).
CHRONIC:LAB EXPTS HA VE SHOWN MUTAGENIC EFTS. TO THE BEST OFMFR'S
KNOWLEDGE, CHEM, PHYSICAL & TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN
(ING 6)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. SKIN:IMMED
FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING
CONTAM CLT HG & SHOES. WASH CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD
CONTAM SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF
RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
PROVIDED (SUPDAT)

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . STRONG OXIDIZER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
CONTACT W/OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER
GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MA TERIAL PICKUP IS
COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLTHG.
HIGHLY TOX. CORR. POSS MUTAGEN. KEEP TIGHTLY CLSD. KEEP AWAY FROM
COMBUST MATLS, HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:LIGHT SENSITIVE. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
OXIDIZING. TOX BY INHAL, IN CONT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. CONT
W/COMBUST MATL MAY CAUSE FIRE. CAUSES BURNS. POSS RISK OF
IRREVERSIBLE EFTS. IN CASE OF ACCIDE NT/IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK
MED (SUPDAT)

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:PERS IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. OTHER PREC:ADVICE IMMED
(SHOW LBL WHERE POSS). EYE PROT:& FULL LGTH FCSHLD . MATLS TO
AVOID:THIOCYANATES, FERROUS SALTS, CHLOROSULFONIC ACID, ARSENIC P
WDR, CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE OR PHOSPHONIUM IODIDE. SOLNS OF SILVER
NITRATE W/AMMONIA, AMMONIA/SODIUM CARBONATE, OR (ING 2)

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:414F,212C
Vapor Density:5.8
Spec Gravity:4.352
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, AMMONIA, STRONG BASES, ALCOHOLS, MAGNESIUM.
INCOMPAT WITH:CHLORIDES, CARBONATES, (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CATALYSTS & EXPENSIVE METALS SHOULD BE RECOVERED
FOR REUSE OR RECYCLING. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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