MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Silver Nitrate
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld, 4817 Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Silver Nitrate
Product Name
Other Names
C139, C1391, C1395
Product Code
UN1493
U.N. Number
5.1
Dangerous Goods Class
and Subsidiary Risk
2X
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
Biological staining agent
Use
Physical Description and Properties
White, odourless transparent crystals
Appearance
MP 212oC
Boiling Point/Melting Point
No data
Vapour Pressure
4.35
Specific Gravity
No data
Flash Point
No data
Flammability Limits
Soluble
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Silver Nitrate 7761-88-8 100%
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Silver Nitrate
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
CAUSES BURNS
Acute
Will cause severe irritation and chemical burns to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms
Swallowed:
can include nausea, vomiting and abdominal pains.
Will cause severe irritation and chemical burns in contact with the eyes, which can result
Eye:
in permanent eye damage to blindess.
Will cause severe irritation and chemical burns in contact with the skin, which will result
Skin:
in itching, stinging and possible tissue destruction.
Inhalation of dust will cause severe irritation and possible chemical burns to the
Inhaled:
respiratory tract. Symptoms can include coughing, breathing difficulties and pulmonary
oedema.
Industrial argyria may occur after absorption over a long period, resulting in local blue-
Chronic:
grey discolouration of the skin. Argyria is discolouration of the conjunctiva - a mucus
membrane connecting the inner eyelid and eyeball.
First Aid:
DO NOT induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water and give plenty to drink. If
Swallowed:
syptoms develop seek medical attention.
Immediately flush eye(s) with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes,
Eye:
separating eyelids to ensure adequate flushing. Take care not to rinse contaminated water
into non-affected eye. Seek medical attention.
Thoroughly wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated
Skin:
clothing and wash before re-use. Obtain medical attention if blistering occurs or redness
persists.
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. If victim has stopped breathing
Inhaled:
begin artificial respiration, or if heart has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Seek
medical attention.
Safety shower and eyebath.
First Aid Facilities:
Treat symptomatically or consult a poisons information centre.
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
TLV/TWA 0.01mg/m3
Exposure Standards:
Natural ventilation should be sufficient, however where dust is generated the use of a local
Engineering Controls:
exhaust ventilation system (drawing dust away from workers breathing zone) is
recommended to meet TLV requirements.
If airborne concentration exceeds TLV, an approved high-efficiency particulate respirator
Personal Protection:
is recommended. If concentration exceeds capacity of respirator, a self-contained
breathing apparatus is advised. Wear safety goggles, cotton overalls (buttoned at neck and
wrist), nitrile or neoprene rubber gloves. Always wash hands before eating, drinking,
smoking or going to the toilet.
This product is a strong oxidising agent and can ignite in the presence of flammable
Flammability:
materials. May liberate toxic gases. Increases flammability of combustibles.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Store in sealed container not exposed to light or heat. Store away from flammable materials
Storage and
and ammonia in a cool, well ventilated area. This material is classified as a Dangerous
Transport:
Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods. UN1493
Hazard class: 5.1 Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Silver Nitrate Class 5.1
oxidizing agents shall NOT be loaded or packed in the same vehicle or freight as:
- Explosives (Class 1)
- Flammable Gases (Class 2.1)
- Toxic Gases (Class 2.3)
- Flammable Liquids (Class 3)
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Silver Nitrate
- Flammable Solids (Class 4.1)
- Spontaneously Combustible Subtances (Class 4.2)
- Dangerous When Wet Substances (Class 4.3)
- Organic Peroxides (Class 5.2)
- Toxic Substances (Class 6) (where the toxic substances are fire risk substances)
- Radioactive Substances (Class 7)
- Corrosive Substances (Class 8)
- Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods (Class 9)(where the miscellaneous dangerous goods are
fire risk substances), and fire substances other than dangerous goods.
EPG Number: 5B1
IERG Number: 31
Packaging Method: 5.9.5.1
Remove all sources of heat. Increase ventilation. Evacuate all unnecessary personnel. Wear
Spills and Disposal:
sufficient respiratory protection and full protective clothing to minimize skin and eye
exposure. Sweep up material avoiding dust generation or dampen spilled material with
water to avoid airborne dust, then transfer material to a suitable container. Use absorbent
paper dampened with water to pick up remaining material. Wash surfaces well with soap
and water. Seal all wastes in vapour tight labelled plastic containers for eventual disposal. If
large quantities of this material enter the waterways contact your local waste management
authority. Dispose of according to the federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Avoid contact with ammonia, as explosive silver componds may be formed. Mixtures with
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
combustible material are readily ignited and may burn fiercely, generating toxic fumes of
nitrogen oxides. Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. In case of fire
the product may be violently or explosivley reactive. Move containers from fire area if it
can be done without risk. Extinguishing Media: Use water to spray disperse vapours. This
product should be prevented from entering drains and water courses by any means possible.
Use appropriate fire extinguisher for surrounding environment. Hazchem code: 2X
Produces toxic gases of nitrogen oxides.
OTHER INFORMATION
Combustable materials, strong reducing agents.
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
LD50 (Oral-rat) 1173mg/kg
Animal Toxicity Data:
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
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