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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Silver Nitrate Silver Compound
Trade Name: Chem ical Nature:
AgNO 3 7761-8 8-8
Form ula: CAS #:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents % OSHA/PEL ACGIH/TLV TCSA
0.01 mg /m 3 0.01 mg /m 3
Silver Nitrate 0-100 Yes
PHYSICAL DATA
444 oC 212 oC
Boiling Point: Freezing/Melting Point:
4.352 g/cc N/A
Specific Gravity: Vapor Density (air=1):
N/A Solu ble
Vapor Pressure: Solubility in Water:
White crystalline powder N/A
Appearance and Odor: % Vo latile:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point (Method used): N/A Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Flamm able Lim its in Air: Lower: N/A Upper: N/A
Extingu ishing Media: Use water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguishing agents, dry sand, or dry ground dolomite.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special firefighting procedures needed. Use normal procedures which include wearing
NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus, flame and chemical resistant clothing; hats, boots and gloves. If without
risk, remove m aterial from fire area. Cool container with water from m aximum d istance.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: As an oxidizing agent silver nitrate will assist fire; toxic oxides of nitrogen fumes will be
evo lved above its m elting p oint.
V HEALTH H AZARD DA TA
Effects of Exposure: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance has not been fully investigated
Inhalation: Caustic and irritating to the mu cous m embranes.
Ingestion: Can cau se severe g astroenteritis.
Skin : Caustic and irritating to the skin and m ucou s mem branes. Absorption ov er a long period m ay cau se argyria (g rayish
discoloration of various tissues). Industrial argyria may be local, involving formation of gray-blue particles on the skin or in the
conjunctivae, or generalized, in which the uncovered skin becomes pigmented.
Eye: May cause irritation and pigmentation.
Chro nic Effects: No data
Medical Conditions, If Any, Aggravated by the Chemical: None known
Most Likely Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin.
Carcino genicity: NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No EPA: No
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention immediately.
INGESTION: If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Dilute with milk or water and seek medical attention imm ediately.
SK IN: When silver nitrate comes into contact with any part of the body it must imm ediately be washed off with large volumes of
water. Seek m edical adv ice if skin blisters.
EYE: Immediately flush eyes, including under eyelids, with large amounts of water for at least 20 minutes and seek medical advice.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Co nditio ns to Av oid: Subject to discoloration upo n exposure to light.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Explosive compou nds may be formed in the presence of ammonia.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: NO x
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Spill or Leak Procedures: Sweep up and transfer to a sealed container.
Waste Disposal: Ship to precious m etal refiner. Dispo se of in acco rdance with all State, Fed eral and L ocal regu lations.
V SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for concentration encountered.
Ventilation Req uirements: Laboratory Fume Hood
Eye/Face Protection: ANSI app roved safety goggles or face m ask Protective Gloves: Neoprene
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation. Silver Nitrate should be
stored in sealed containers or packages and not exposed to light. In view of its strong oxidizing properties silver nitrate must be
stored away from flamm able materials and ammonia, and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Other Precautions: Lab coat and apron, flame and chemical resistant coveralls, eyewash capable of sustained flushing, safety drench
shower and hygienic facilities for washing.
Caution: Dust may be irritating to eyes and lungs
The abo ve inform ation is believ ed to be co rrect, but do es no t purp ort to b e all inclu sive an d sha ll be used only as a gu ide.
ESPI shall not be held liab le for any d am ages resultin g from h and ling o r from contact with the abov e pro duc t.
Issued by: S Dierks
Date: June 2001
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