EMS CATALOG NO: 21050
EMS PRODUCT: Silver Nitrate
DATE: 12/28/2000
PAGE NUMBER: One of 5
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied
regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Silver Nitrate
PRODUCT NAME:
CAS NUMBER: 7440-22-4
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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY
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Section 313 Supplier Notification:
This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject
to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the
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Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986
and of 40 CFR 372:
HAZARDOUS PERCENT OSHA ACGIH
CAS
COMPONENTS BY WEIGHT PEL TLV
NUMBER
0.01 mg/m3 0.01 mg/m3 7440-22-4
Silver 63.5%
NFPA RATING: 2-0-0 HMIS RATING: 2-0-0-H
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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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212oC
BOILING POINT:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 4.35
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): Not volatile
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): Not applicable
952 gr/100 ml water at 100oC
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
REACTIVITY IN WATER: None
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless or white odorless crystals.
212oC
MELTING POINT:
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FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT: N/A
METHOD USED: Not flammable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
IN AIR % BY VOLUME: LEL LOWER: N/A
UEL UPPER: N/A
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Does not ignite.
EXTINGUISHER MEDIA: Proper to the primary cause of fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved self
contained breathing apparatus & full protective clothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: N/A
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PHYSICAL HAZARDS (REACTIVITY DATA)
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STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not applicable
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):
Organics, reducing agents, excessive temperatures
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Not applicable
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HEALTH HAZARDS
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ACUTE: Unknown
CHRONIC: Argyria, a blue-grey discoloration of the skin, mucous
membranes and eyes may result from inhalation of silver.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
Caustic and irritating to skin, mucous membranes and eyes.
Can cause burns, causing skin to darken and/or peel.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None
CHEMICAL LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN:
NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM: No
I.A.R.C. MONOGRAPHS: No
OSHA: No
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: See below
ROUTES OF ENTRY:
INHALATION: Excessive exposure (inhalation) can cause cosmetic
discoloration (argyria).
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EYES: Wash well with water, 6% common salt solution if
available.
SKIN: Wash well with water.
INGESTION: Poisonous, fatal if swallowed. If victim is conscious,
induce vomiting. Call physician.
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Store in a safe, dry place; avoid contact with organics.
DO NOT store in wooden, cardboard or paper container.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Vacuum up solid, soak up solution, place solution in plastic
bottle or bag.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS (CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS):
Send to refiner for silver recovery.
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SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION/CONTROL MEASURES
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Air Purifying HEPA Respirator
VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: To dustbag or wet scrubber.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Elbow length neoprene
EYE PROTECTION: Goggles or face mask
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Rubber or plastic apron.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
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Avoid breathing dust, do not get on skin or clothing,
wash after handling.
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