AMES GOLDSMITH CORP -- SILVER NITRATE -- 6810-00-233-0124
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:SILVER NITRATE MSDS Date:11/20/1985 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-233-0124 === Responsible Party === Company Name:AMES GOLDSMITH CORP Address:21 ROGER ST. City:GLENS FALLS State:NY ZIP:12801 Country:US Info Phone Num:518-792-5808 Emergency Phone Num:518-792-5808 CAGE:6Y172 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:AMES GOLDSMITH CORP Address:21 ROGER ST. Box:City:GLENS FALLS State:NY ZIP:12801 Country:US Phone:518-792-5808 CAGE:6Y172 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE (SARA III) CAS:7761-88-8 RTECS #:VW4725000 Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:NONE ESTABLISHED OSHA PEL:0.01 MG AG/M3 ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG AG/M3; 9192 EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL MOUSE) = 50 MG/KG Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MATERIAL IS CAUSTIC AND IRRITATING TO SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND EYES. CAN CAUSE BURNS, CAUSING SKIN TO DARKEN AND PEEL. Effects of Overexposure:SEE "HEALTH HAZARD" ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALE: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION; EYE: WASH WELL WITH WATER, 6% COMMON SALT SOLUTION IF AVAILABLE; SKIN: WASH WELL WITH WATER; INGEST: POISONOUS, FATAL IF SWALLOWED. INDUCE VOMITING. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONE Extinguishing Media:USE PROPER MEDIA FOR THE FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL IS OXIDIZER. REACTS WITH ORGANICS TO PRODUCE FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS. ALSO REACTS WITH REDUCING AGENTS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SOLID, SOAK UP SOLUTION, TO PLASTIC BAG OR BOTTLE. Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A SAFE, DRY PLACE, AVOID CONTACT WITH ORGANICS. DO NOT STORE IN WOODEN, CARDBOARD OR PAPER CONTAINERS. Other Precautions:NONE STATED. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE. LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED. Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC. Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE MASK. Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC APRON. Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:D1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:414F/212C Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:831F/444C Vapor Pres:0 Spec Gravity:4.35 Solubility in Water:952 GR/100 ML @100C Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR WHITE ODORLESS CRYSTALS. Percent Volatiles by Volume:0 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES AVOID REDUCING AGENTS. Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE STATED. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.