EMS CATALOG NO: 21000
EMS PRODUCT: Silver Lactate
DATE: 10/30/2007
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no
warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be
obtained from the use thereof.
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damage to vendees, users or third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or users
assume all risks associated with the use of the material.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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COMMON NAME: Silver Lactate
COMMERCIAL NAME(S): Not available.
SYNONYM: Not available.
CHEMICAL NAME: Not available.
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Not available.
CHEMICAL FORMULA: CH3CH(OH)CO2Ag
CAS#: 128-00-7
RTECS: Not available.
TSCA: Not on the TSCA list.
CI#: Not available.
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COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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NAME: Silver Lactate
CAS#: 128-00-7
% BY WEIGHT: 100
TWA (mg/m3): 0.01
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ON INGREDIENTS: Not available.
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:
Slightly dangerous to dangerous in case of ingestion. Very
slightly to slightly dangerous in case of skin contact
(irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS:
Slightly dangerous to dangerous in case of ingestion. Very
slightly dangerous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Toxicity of the product to the reproductive system: Not available.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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EYE CONTACT:
No known effect on eye contact, rinse with water for a few minutes.
SKIN CONTACT:
If the chemical got onto the clothed portion of the body, remove the contaminated clothes
as quickly as possible, protecting your own hands and body. Place the victim under a
deluge shower. If the chemical touches the victim's exposed skin, such as the hands:
Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive
soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the irri-
tated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
SERIOUS SKIN CONTACT: No additional information.
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INHALATION:
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
SERIOUS INHALATION: No additional information.
INGESTION:
Do NOT induct vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
Waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth to mouth resuscitation.
Seek immediate medical attention.
SERIOUS INGESTION: No additional information.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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FLAMMABILITY OF THE PRODUCT: May be combustible at high temperature.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
FLASH POINTS: Not applicable.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable.
PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION: These products are carbon oxides (CO, C02)
FIRE HAZARDS IN PRESENCE OF VARIOUS SUBSTANCES: Not available
EXPLOSION HAZARDS IN PRESENCE OF VARIOUS SUBSTANCES:
RISKS OF EXPLOSION OF THE PRODUCT IN PRESENCE OF
MECHANICAL IMPACT: Not available.
RISKS OF EXPLOSION OF THE PRODUCT IN PRESENCE OF STATIC
DISCHARGE: Not available.
No specific information is available in our database regarding the product's risks
of explosion in the presence of various materials.
FIRE FIGHTING MEDIA AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Small Fire: Use DRY chemical powder.
Large Fire: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON FIRE HAZARDS: No additional remark.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON EXPLOSION HAZARDS: No additional remark.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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SMALL SPILL:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of
according to local and regional authority requirements.
LARGE SPILL:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
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Finish cleaning by spreading wate on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate
Through the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a
Concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS with local authorities.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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PRECAUTIONS:
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose
A fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment
Containing material. Do not breathe dust.
STORAGE:
Keep container dry, keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing
Material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well ventilated place.
Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away
From strong oxidizing agents.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust,
fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the expo-
sure limit.
PERSONAL PROTECTION: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Gloves.
PERSONAL PROTECTION IN CASE OF A LARGE SPILL: Splash goggles. Full suit.
Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a special-
ist BEFORE handling this product.
EXPOSURE LIMITS: TWA: 0.01 (mg/m3) from ACGIH.
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE: Solid.
ODOR: Not available.
TASTE: Not available.
COLOR: Not available.
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MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 196.94
pH (1% SOLN/WATER): Not available.
BOILING POINT: Not available.
MELTING POINT: Decomposes.
CRITICAL TEMPERATURE: Not available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available.
VAPOR DENSITY: Not available.
VOLATILITY: Not available.
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available.
WATER/OIL DIST. COEFF.: Not available.
IONICITY (IN WATER): Not available.
DISPERSION PROPERTIES: Not available.
SOLUBILITY: Not available.
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: The product is stable.
INSTABILITY TEMPERATURE: Not available.
CONDITIONS OF INSTABILITY: Not available
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH VARIOUS SUBSTANCES: No specific information is
available in our database regarding the reactivity of this material in presence of various
other materials.
CORROSIVITY: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON REACTIVITY: Not available
SPECIAL REMARKS ON CORROSIVITY: Not available
POLYMERIZATION: No.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion.
TOXICITY TO ANIMALS:
LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: Toxicity of the product to the reproductive sys-
tem: Not available.
OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: Slightly dangerous in case of ingestion.
Very slightly to slightly dangerous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irri-
tant), of inhalation.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: Not available
SPECIAL REMARKS ON CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: Not available
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SPECIAL REMARKS ON OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: Not available
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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ECOTOXICITY: Not available.
BOD5 AND COD: Not available.
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: The products of degrada-
tion are more toxic.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: No additional
remark.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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WASTE DISPOSAL: Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local or regional au-
thorities.
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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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DOT CLASSIFICATION: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
IDENTIFICATION: Not applicable (PIN and PG).
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TRANSPORT: Not applicable.
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OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION
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FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS: TSCA 8(b) inventory: No products
Were found.
OTHER REGULATIONS: Not available
OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS:
WHMIS (CANADA): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCLA (EEC): Not controlled under DSCL (Europe).
HMIS (U.S.A.):
HEALTH HAZARD: 1
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FIRE HAZARD: 1
REACTIVITY: 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION: a
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (U.S.A.)
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 1
REACTIVITY: 0
SPECIFIC HAZARD:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Lab coat.
Safety glasses.
REFERENCES: No additional remark
OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: No additional remark.
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