Product ID:SOLUTION S0321 EP-1
MSDS Date:11/14/1995
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKTQJ

NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY

ONE NALCO CENTER
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1198
US

Emergency Phone: (800) 462-5378/800 I-M-ALERT

Info Phone: 630-305-1165

Preparer: WILLIAM S. UTLEY, PHD.

Cage: 89524

ONDEO NALCO COMPANY

NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1198 US

Telephone: (630) 305-1000

Cage: 89524

SILVER NITRATE

CAS: 7761-88-8

RTECS: VW4725000

OSHA PEL 0.01 MG/M3 (AS AG)

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 (AS AG)

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

NITRIC ACID

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3; 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5.2 MG/M3;2 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRECAUTIONARY LABEL INFORMATION:
WARNING: CONTAINS NITRIC ACID. CAUSES SKIN & EYE INJURY. DO NOT
TAKE INTERNALLY. PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: EYE, SKIN. EYE
CONTACT: CAN CAUSE EYE INJURY. SKIN CONTA CT: CAN CAUSE IRRITATION
TO INJURY DEPENDING ON LENGTH OF CONTACT. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: A
REVIEW OF AVAILABLE DATA DOES NOT IDENTIFY ANY SYMPTOMS FROM
EXPOSURE NOT PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED.
Effects of Overexposure:N/P. FIRST AID (CONT): UNCONSCIOUS, HAVING
TROUBLE BREATHING OR IN CONVULSIONS, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING OR GIVE
WATER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:A REVIEW OF AVAILABLE DATA DOES NOT
IDENTIFY ANY WORSENING OF EXISTING CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. FOR A LARGE SPLASH, FLOOD BODY
UNDER A SHOWER. CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: BASED ON
INDIVIDUAL REACTIONS OF PATIENT, PHYSICIAN'S JUDGEMENT SHOULD BE
USED TO CONTROL SYMPTOMS & CLINICAL CONDITION. PROBABLE MUCOSAL
DAMAGE MAY CONTRAINDICATE USE OF GASTRIC LAVAGE. MEASURES AGAINST
CIRCULATORY SHOCK, RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION AND CONVULSIONS MAY BE
NEEDED. CAUTION: IF ( SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE)

Flash Point:NONE.
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EVOLVE NOX UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
CONTACT WITH REACTIVE METALS (E.G., ALUMINUM) MAY RESULT IN THE
GENERATION OF FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:IN CASE OF TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS CALL (800)
I-M-ALERT OR (800) 462-5378 (24 HRS). SMALL LIQUID SPILLS: COVER
CONTAMINATED SURFACE WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE OR A SODA ASH-SLAKED
LIME MIXTURE. MIX & ADD WATER IF NECESSARY TO FORM A SLURRY. SCOOP
UP SLURRY & DISPOSE WITH HAZARDOUS WASTES.

Other Precautions:N/P. WASTE DISPOSAL (CONT): LICENSED INDUSTRIAL
WASTE LANDFILL (HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL
FACILITY). HAZARDOUS LIQUID WASTE CAN ALSO BE DEEP-WELL INJECTED
IIN ACCORDANCE WITH LOC AL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT NORMALLY NEEDED
SINCE THE VOLATILITY AND TOXICITY ARE LOW. IF SIGNIFICANT MISTS
GENERATED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH A
DUST/MIST PREFILTER OR SUPPLIED AIR.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE GLOVES (I.E.: NEOPRENE, NITRILE, PVC,
NATURAL RUBBER).
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES (ANSI APPROVED - ) AND FACE SHIELD ARE
RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERMEABLE GLOVES, BOOTS, APRONS OR
SLICKER SUIT TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT. THE AVAILABILITY OF AN EYE WASH
FOUNTAIN AND SAFETY SHOWER (MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA - ) IS
RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:IF CLOTHING IS CONTAMINATED, REMOVE AND
THOROUGHLY WASH AFFECTED AREA(S). LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
BEFORE RE-USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: EP-1, AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF SILVER NITRATE AND
NITRIC ACID. NFPA 704M / HMIS RATING: 2 / 2 HEALTH, 0 / 0
FLAMMABILITY, 0 / 0 REACTIVITY, 0 OTHER.

pH:<1 (NEAT)
Viscosity:N/P; PH:ASTM E-70.
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALINE MATLS (AMMONIA & ITS SOLUTIONS, CARBONATES, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
(CAUSTIC), POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (LIME), CYANIDES,
SULFIDES, HYPCHLORITES, CHLORITES) WHICH CAN GENERATE HEAT WITH
SPLATTERING OR BOILIN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IN EVENT OF COMBUSTION CO2, NOX, MAY
BE FORMED. DO NOT BREATHE SMOKE OR FUMES. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.

Waste Disposal Methods:IF PRODUCT BECOMES WASTE, MEETS CRITERIA OF
HAZARDOUS WASTE (RCRA 40 CFR 261). HAZ WASTE D002 & D011. PRODUCT
CONTAINS SILVER NITRATE AT LEVEL HIGHER THAN EP TOXIC LIMIT OF 5
PPM AG. AS HAZ LIQUID WAS TE, MUST BE SOLIDIFIED WITH STABILIZING
AGENTS (SAND, FLY ASH, CEMENT) SO THAT NO FREE LIQUID REMAI NS
BEFORE DISPOSAL TO A (OTHER PRECAUTIONS)

Toxicological Information:NO TOXICITY STUDIES HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED ON
THIS PRODUCT. OTHER INFORMATION (CONT): AND 10,000 LBS FOR ALL
OTHER HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS. SECTION 313 - LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS
(40 CFR 372): THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENT(S)
WHICH APPEAR(S) ON LIST OF TOXIC CHEMICALS: SILVER NITRATE, CAS
#7761-88-8, 3%; NITRIC ACID, CAS #7697-37-2, 0.1%. STATE
REGULATORY (CONT): EVALUATED BASED ON TO XICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES, TO
CONTAIN FOLLOWING HAZ INGRED(S): SILVER NITRATE, CAS #7761-88-8, 3%
CONCENTRATION RANGE & NITRIC ACID, CAS #7697-37-2, 0.1%
CONCENTRATION.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:IF RELEASED INTO ENVIRONMENT, SEE CERCLA IN FED REGULATORY.
FEDERAL REGULATORY (CONT): CLASSIFICATION. FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL ACT, CLEAN WATER ACT, 40 CFR 401.15 (FORMERLY SEC 307), 40
CFR 116 (FORMERLY SEC 311): CONTAINS FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS COVERED
BY THE CLEAN WATER ACT: SILVER NITRATE - SECTION 311. CLEAN AIR
ACT, SEC III (40 CFR 60), SEC 112 (40 CFR 61, 1990 AMENDMENTS), SEC
611 (40 CFR 82), CLASS I & II OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES). PRODUCT
DOES NOT CONTAIN INGREDIENTS COVERED BY THE CLEAN AIR ACT.

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME / HAZARD CLASS MAY VARY BY
PACKAGING, PROPERTIES, MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. TYPICAL PROPER
SHIPPING NAMES FOR PRODUCT: ALL TRANSPORTATION MODES: CORROSIVE
LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. UN / ID NO: UN3264. HAZARD
CLASS - PRIMARY: 8 (CORROSIVE). PACKING GROUP: II. IMDG PAGE NO:
8147-1. IATA PACKING INSTRUCTION: CARGO: 812. IATA CARGO AIRCRAFT
LIMIT: 30 L (MAX NET QUANTIT Y PER PACKAGE). FLASH POINT: NONE.
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT(S): SILVER NITRATE / NITRIC ACID SOLUTION. RQ
LBS (PER PACKAGE): 33. RQ COMPONENT(S): SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION.

SARA Title III Information:CERCLA / SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 117, 302: THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS SILVER NITRATE, A REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ)
SUBSTANCE AND IF 33 LBS OF PRODUCT ARE RELEASED, IT REQUIRES
NOTIFICATION TO NATIONAL RESPONSE CTR , WASHINGTON, D.C.
(1-800-424-8802). SARA / SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION
ACT OF 1986 (TITLE III) - SEC 302, 311, 312 & 313: SEC
302-EXTREMELY HAZ SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355): CONTAINS NITRIC
ACID-LISTED IN APPENDIX A & B AS EXTREMELY HAZ SUBSTANCE.
STATUATORY THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY FOR SUBSTANCE IS 1,000 LBS.
RELEASE OF 33,000 LBS OF PRODUCT WILL REQUIRE NOTIFICATION TO STATE
EMERGEN CY RESPONSE COMMISSION. (OTHER INFO)
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 29 CFR
1910.1200: BASED ON OUR HAZARD EVALUATION, THE FOLLOWING
INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE HAZARDOUS AND THE REASONS ARE
SHOWN: NITRIC ACID-CORROSIVE. NITRIC ACI D=TWA 2 PPM, STEL 4 PPM
ACGIH/TLV 5 MG/M3, 10 MG/M3 ACGIH/TLV. SILVER, SOLUBLE COMPOUNDS
(AS AG)=TWA 0.01 MG/M3 ACGIH/TLV. NITRIC ACID=TWA 2 PPM, STEL 4 PPM
OSHA/PEL. 5 MG/M3, 10 MG/M3 OSHA/PEL. SILVE R, METAL, DUST AND FUME
(AS AG)=TWA 0.01 MG/M3 OSHA/PEL. TSCA: THE CHEMICAL INGREDIENTS IN
PRODUCT A RE ON THE 8 (B) INVENTORY LIST (40 CFR 710). RCRA, 40
CFR 261 SUBPART C & D: CONSULT DISPOSAL SECTION FOR RCRA
(ECOLOGICAL INFO)
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: THIS PRODUCT
DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY CHEMICALS REQUIRING WARNING UNDER CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65. MICHIGAN CRITICAL MATERIALS: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS
THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCE(S) IDENTIFIED ON THE MICHIGAN CRITICAL
MATERIALS REGISTER: SILVER NITRATE. STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS:
REGULATED IN STATES USING TLV FOR NITRIC ACID AND SILVER NITRATE AS
CRITERIA FOR LISTING. INTERNATI ONAL REGULATIONS: THIS IS A WHMIS
CONTROLLED PRODUCT UNDER HOUSE OF COMMONS CANADA BILL C-70 (CLASS
AND CLASS ). THE PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCE(S)
FROM THE INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE LIST OR HAS BEEN (TOXICOLOGICAL
INFO)