MSDS for 10% Silver Nitrate Catalog # 808E - Med-Chem

1 Medical chemical Van Ness , CA 90501 Customer Service: Phone (310)787-6800, (800)424-9394 FAX (310)787-4464 CHEMTREC Emergency Response Telephone Number: (800)424-9300 Note: The CHEMTREC phone number is only for emergencies involving spills, leaks, fire, exposure or accident. Pleasedirect all other inquiries to our customer service phone 1 - Product IdentificationAn aqueous solution of Silver nitrateSection II - Composition/Information on ComponentsIngredientsCAS#OSHA PelACGIH TLVO ther Limits% Silver nitrate7761-88-8 mg/m3 TWA (Ag) mg/m3 TWA (Ag)10%Section III - Hazards IdentificationOverview: Soluble Silver salts are toxic. Ingestion will cause chemical burns, as well as damage to the gastrointestinaltract. Convulsions and death may RatingsHealth: HazardousFlammability: NoneReactivity: Reactive (Oxidizer)Contact: SlightRecommended safety equipment: safety goggles, lab coat and proper glovesStorage: General storageNFPA RatingsHealth = 2 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 2 Potential Health EffectsThe toxicology of this compound has not been completely examined.

2 It is presumed that the toxicity of this item issimilar to that of other soluble Silver : CorrosiveIngestion: Soluble Silver salts are very toxic and ingestion causes chemical burns, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, contact: Causes discoloration of the skin which may not be apparent until hours after contact: Corrosive to the Exposure: Chronic exposure can cause Silver poisoning including a permanent blue discoloration of the of preexisting conditions: UnknownSection IV - First Aid MeasuresInhalation: Unlikely to be a problem because of the low vapor pressure. Remove from source of exposure and getmedical attention for any breathing : If the victim is conscious administer large amounts of water and get immediate medical attention. Do notinduce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious for 10% Silver NitrateCatalog # 808 EMSDS for 5% Silver Nitrate , page 1 of 3 Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water.

3 Get medical advice if irritation Contact: Rinse thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation V - Fire Fighting MeasuresFlash point: Not Limits: Not : Not normally a fire Hazard, but Silver Nitrate is an oxidizer and can react with organic : Not Normally an explosion Extinguishing Media: Any means suitable for surrounding information: Pyrolysis will release corrosive VI - Accidental Release MeasuresAbsorb with a suitable absorbent and store in a suitable container for VII - Handling and StorageStore in a closed container, protected from VIII - Exposure Control/Personal ProtectionAirborne Exposure Limits: See section IIVentilation System: Usually not required. When required, Refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, aManual of Recommended Practices for details about Respirator: Usually not required.

4 In case of emergency, or when exposure levels are unknown, use a positivepressure, full face piece, air supplied protection: Protective gloves are Protection: Laboratory safety goggles or similar products are IX - Physical and Chemical PropertiesBoiling Point: 101oCDensity: g/mlVapor pressure (mm Hg): 18 @ 20oCEvaporation Rate (water = 1): 1 Vapor Density (air = 1): : Infinitely miscible with waterAppearance and Odor: A clear, colorless X - Stability and ReactivityStability: Freezes at low Decomposition Products: Nothing polymerization: Will not : Nothing to avoid: Excessive cold/heat and XI - Toxicological InformationNone relating to normal listsIngredientKnown Carcinogenicity?Anticipated?IARC CategorySilver NitrateNoNoNoneSection XII - Ecological InformationEnvironmental Fate: Not biodegradableEnvironmental Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organismsMSDS for 10% Silver Nitrate , page 2 of 3 Section XIII - DisposalWaste disposal of Silver compounds is often restricted but local ordinances vary.

5 Insure compliance with allgovernment regulations. Silver compounds are often recycled because of their high economic XIV - Transportation informationNot RegulatedSection XV - Regulatory InformationChemical Inventory StatusIngredientTSCAECS ilver NitrateYesYesFederal, State and International RegulationsSARA 302 SARA (D) Silver NitrateNoNoNoSilver CmpdNoNoChemical Weapons Convention: NoTSCA 12(b): NoCDTA: NoSARA 311/312: Acute: Yes, Chronic: Yes, Fire: NoSection XVI - Other InformationThis information is believed to be correct but is not waranteed as such, nor does it purport to be all Date: Mar. 30, 2006 msds for 10% Silver Nitrate , page 3 of 3