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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Voting Integrity Solution (Silver Nitrate)
MSDS No.: VIS/P/SN
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
Emergency Telephone Number: 800-424-9300
Contact: Tech Support
Information Telephone Number: 919-554-2244
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Last Update: 2-27-2008 Expiration Date:
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X Liquid Gas Solid
Chemical State:
H
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
67641 Acetone <75 1000 ppm 750 ppm -4 F
1325822 Methyl violet <2
7761888 Silver nitrate <10 .01 mg/m3 .01 mg/m3
7732185 Water (Distilled) <15 None None 212 F
III. Hazardous Identification:
Hazard Category:
X Acute X Chronic X Fire Pressure Reactive
Hazardous Identification Information:
FLAMMABLE! If this product is used as indicated it is unlikely that any adverse health issues will occur. Inhalation or ingestion of
significant amounts may cause respiratory irritation and/or gastric disturbances.
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):
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dermatitis, skin defatting, conjunctivitis, cataracts, inflammation of the respiratory
tract, weakness, drowsiness, vertigo, hematological changes, anemia, liver and kidney damage
Signs and Symptoms:
Inhalation: Dizziness, drowsiness, stupor
Ingestion: Skin discoloration, nausea, diarrhea, bloody vomit, inebriation (drunkenness), coma
Skin: Cracking
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Voting Integrity Solution (Silver Nitrate)
MSDS No.: VIS/P/SN
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Skin, eye, respiratory, liver, kidney, blood diseases
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Inhalation: It is unlikely that emergency treatment will be required. Get medical attention if needed
Ingestion: Seek medical attention.
Skin contact: It is unlikely that emergency treatment will be needed. If adverse conditions occur, wash with soap and water. Seek
medical attention if needed
Eyes: Wash with large amounts of water. Get medical attention if needed.
Other Health Warnings:
Consumption of alcohol may increase the acute effects of exposure.
V. Fire Fighting Measures:
Flash Point: -4 F Lower Explosive Limit: 2.5 Upper Explosive Limit: 13.0
F.P. Method:
Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or fog, alcohol-resistant foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. If possible, remove containers from fire area. Water may be
ineffective if flow of flammable liquid is not stopped. Water may be used to cool fire-exposed containers. Evacuate immediately if
containers become discolored, or if rising sound is emitted from containers.
Unusual Fire and Explosion:
Vapors from this product may travel some distance from original point to an ignition source and flash back.
VI. Accidental Release Measures:
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Wear vapor respirator, safety goggles, and rubber gloves. Shut off at source, if possible to do so without risk. Remove sources of
ignition (i.e. open flames, sparks). Dike area. Soak up with inert absorbent material (do not use flammable substances such as
sawdust). Scoop up with non-sparking equipment. Ventilate and wash spill site after collection. Dispose according to local, state,
and federal regulations.
VII. Handling and Storage:
Precautions to be Taken:
Keep in closed container. Avoid all ignition sources (heat, open flame, spark). Avoid incompatible materials. Electrically bond and
ground all containers and equipment before transfer or use of material. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid breathing vapors.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Other Precautions:
VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:
Ventilation Requirements:
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Voting Integrity Solution (Silver Nitrate)
MSDS No.: VIS/P/SN
Safety goggles, gloves, vapor respirator, protective clothing
IX. Physical and Chemical Properties:
Boiling Point: 133 F Melting Point: -139 F
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): 6.0 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): 180.0
Specific Gravity (H20 = 1): Vapor Density (AIR = 1): 2.0
Solubility In Water: Miscible Appearance and Odor:
Other Information:
X. Stability and Reactivity:
Stability:
Stable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
Acids, aliphatic amines, bromine, bromine trifluoride, bromoform, chloroform, chromium trioxide, chlorides, dioxygen difluoride +
solid carbon dioxide, hexachloromelamine, hydrogen peroxide, nitric compounds, oxidizers, plastics, platinum, potassium
tert-butoxide, rayon, sodium hypobromite, sodium hypoiodite, sulfur dichloride, thiotriazole perchlorate, 1,1,1-trichloroethane,
trichloromelamine, ignition sources (heat, open flame, spark)
Decomposition/By Products:
Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides
Hazardous Polymerization:
Does not occur.
XI. Toxicological Information:
This product was not mutagenic but highly toxic to bacteria in the Ames test.
XII. Ecological Information:
Prevent from entering sewers or waterways. May be toxic to some aquatic life.
XIII. Disposal Considerations:
Dispose according to local, state, and federal regulations.
Acetone
RCRA U-Series: waste no. U002 (Ignitable waste)
This material is banned from land disposal according to RCRA.
XIV. Transport Information:
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MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name: Voting Integrity Solution (Silver Nitrate)
MSDS No.: VIS/P/SN
Keep in closed container. Avoid all ignition sources (heat, open flame, spark). Avoid incompatible materials. Electrically bond and
ground all containers and equipment before transfer of material. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
IATA
Shipping name: Acetone
Hazard class: 3
UN no.: 1090
Packing group: II
Flammable liquid!
XV. Regulatory Information:
All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory.
OSHA flammability class: IB
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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