MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Conductive Silver Liquid
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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
Conductive Silver Liquid
Product Name
Colloidal Silver
Other Names
I004
Product Code
UN1263
U.N. Number
3
Dangerous Goods Class
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
For adhesion of SEM specimens
Use
Physical Description and Properties
A grey liquid with a strong odour
Appearance
77.2oC
Boiling Point/Melting Point
83mm Hg
Vapour Pressure
>1
Specific Gravity
-4.4oC
Flash Point
Lower 1.8 Upper 11.4
Flammability Limits
Partly
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Silver 7440-22-4 59-61%
Isopropyl alcohol 67-63-0 20-35%
Methyl Ethyl Ketone 78-93-3 10-15%
Ethyl Acetate 141-78-6 2-10%
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Silver Liquid
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
Irritation of the gastro-intestinal system
Swallowed:
Moderate irritation
Eye:
Irritant. Silver is nontoxic but permanent disfigurement is possible if deposited
Skin:
under skin. It darkens upon exposure to sunlight
Irritant. Acute exposure may cause liver, lung and kidney damage, blood
Inhaled:
disorders
Chronic:
First Aid:
Drink large quantities of water
Swallowed:
Wash continuously with water for 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids
Eye:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and
Skin:
launder before reuse.
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stopped,
Inhaled:
start artificial respiration.
In all cases, keep individual warm and quiet and seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities:
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
TVL (Inorganic) 0.01mg/m3 (dust) (Organic) 530mg.m3
Exposure Standards:
Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations below exposure
Engineering Controls:
standards
Respiratory not required if local exhaust satifactory. Eye: Chemical splash
Personal Protection:
goggles. Skin: Solvent resistive gloves
Extinguishing media: Water fog, alcohol foam, dry chemical
Flammability:
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Avoid exposure to temps >37oC Dangerous Goods Class 3. UN1263. Proper
Storage and Transport:
shipping name: Paint. Hazard Label: Flammable liquid.
Eliminate all ignition sources. Absorb with paper towel, vermiculite, etc. Place
Spills and Disposal:
in sealed containers. Disposal: preferably send to approved recovery facility.
Dispose of in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.
Contains flammable combustive solvent. Wear self-contained breathing
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Water spray may be ineffective as extinguishing agent but can be used trro keep
fire-exposed containers cool. Vapour is heavier than air and may travel a
consid-erable distance to source of ignition. Heat can cause polymerisation.
Heated, sealed containers can explode.
OTHER INFORMATION
Will not react with water. Avoid mixing with strong oxidising agents, acids and
Incompatibilities
caustics
(Materials to avoid)
Animal Toxicity Data:
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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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