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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Silver Nitrate Crystals
MSDS No.: SN208
I. Basic Information:
Manufacturer: Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories
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Address: 100 Hunter Place
City, ST Zip: Youngsville, NC 27596
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Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC
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Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300
Contact: Tech Support
Information Telephone Number: 919-554-2244
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Last Update: 2-28-2008 Expiration Date:
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Liquid Gas Solid
Chemical State:
F
Pure Mixture
Chemical Type: X
II. Ingredients:
Trade Secret
EHS IARC SARA
313 OSHA ACGIH Other
% Range NTP SUB Z PEL TLV Limits
CAS No. Chemical Name
7761888 Silver nitrate 100 .01 mg/m3 .01 mg/m3
III. Hazardous Identification:
Hazard Category:
X Acute X Chronic Fire Pressure Reactive
Hazardous Identification Information:
Oxidizer. May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Respiratory tract irritant. Causes severe skin and eye burns. May cause
argyria, a blue-grey discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
This material is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
IV. First Aid Measures:
Route(s) of Entry:
Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eyes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Acute: Severe digestive tract (if swallowed), skin, and eye burns
Chronic: Argyria, a blue-grey discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes
Signs and Symptoms:
Ingestion: Abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Skin, eye, respiratory diseases
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Silver Nitrate Crystals
MSDS No.: SN208
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Ingestion: DO NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give water. (Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person!) Get medical attention immediately.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention.
Destroy contaminated shoes.
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid
immediately. Do not allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed.
Note to physicians: Absorption of silver nitrate into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin that, in sufficient
concentrations, causes cyanosis. Since reversion of methemoglobin to hemoglobin occurs spontaneously after termination of
exposure, moderate degrees of cyanosis need to be treated only by supportive measures such as bed rest and oxygen inhalation.
Thorough cleaning of the entire contaminated area of the body, including scalp and nails, is of utmost importance. If cyanosis is
severe, intravenous injection of methylene blue, 1mg per kg of body weight, may be of value.
Other Health Warnings:
V. Fire Fighting Measures:
Flash Point: NE Lower Explosive Limit: NE Upper Explosive Limit: NE
F.P. Method:
Fire Extinguishing Media: Noncombustible. Flood with water only. No dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or halon. Apply from as far a distance as
possible.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Remove container from fire area if without risk. Cool
fire-exposed containers with water until well after fire is out.
Unusual Fire and Explosion:
Oxidizer. Greatly increases the burning rate of combustible materials.
"Empty" containers may contain product residue and may be dangerous. Empty containers should be completely drained and
bunged and then disposed of according to local, state, and federal regulations.
VI. Accidental Release Measures:
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Wear dust respirator, safety goggles, and rubber gloves. Stop leak if without risk. Dike if necessary. Sweep up and place in bag
or vacuum up with proper filter equipped instrument. Avoid creating dust. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual
contamination. For large spills, flush spill area with water spray. Dispose according to local, state, and federal regulations.
VII. Handling and Storage:
Precautions to be Taken:
Keep in tightly closed container. Protect from physical damage, air, and light. Avoid incompatible materials, especially
combustible materials. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid inhalation. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Other Precautions:
"Empty" containers may contain product residue and may be dangerous. Empty containers should be completely drained and
bunged and then disposed of according to local, state, and federal regulations.
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Silver Nitrate Crystals
MSDS No.: SN208
VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
Ventilation Requirements:
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Safety goggles, gloves, dust respirator, protective clothing
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties:
Boiling Point: 831 F Melting Point: 414 F
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): NE Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): Negligible
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A
Solubility In Water: Complete Appearance and Odor:
Other Information:
X. Stability and Reactivity:
Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
Combustible materials, reducing agents, aqueous ammonia, acetaldehyde, acetylene + ammonia, acetylides (carbides),
acrylonitrile, alcohols, alkynes, ammonia + alkalies, ammonium hydroxide + sodium hydroxide, aziridine, arsenites, bromides,
carbon (powder), carbonates, charcoal, chlorides, chlorine trifluoride, acids, creosote, disilver ketenide, hydrogen peroxide,
hypophosphites, iodides, magnesium, metals & salts, oils, organic materials, phosphates, phosphine, phosphorus, phosphorus
isocyanate, plastics, rubber, coatings, sulfur, vegetable decoctions & extracts, aluminum + water, esters, phosphinates,
potassium hexanitrocobaltate (3-)
Decomposition/By Products:
Nitrogen oxides, silver fulminate, silver acetylide, explosive compounds & salts
Hazardous Polymerization:
Does not occur under normal temperatures and pressures.
XI. Toxicological Information:
XII. Ecological Information:
Prevent from entering sewers or waterways. Has a high potential to affect some aquatic organisms, secondary waste treatment
microbial metabolism, and the germination and/or early growth of some plants. Has a low potential to persist in the environment and
to bioconcentrate.
XIII. Disposal Considerations:
Dispose according to local, state, and federal regulations.
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Silver Nitrate Crystals
MSDS No.: SN208
XIV. Transport Information:
Keep in tightly closed container. Protect from physical damage, air, and light. Avoid incompatible materials, especially combustible
materials. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid inhalation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
IATA
Shipping name: Silver nitrate
Hazard class: 5.1
UN no.: 1493
Packing group: II
Oxidizer!
XV. Regulatory Information:
This material is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
XVI. Other Information:
Using this product under normal, properly instructed procedures should not be hazardous.
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make
no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no
liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigation to determine the suitability of the information for their
particular purposes.
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