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SAFETY DATA SHEET Preparation Date: 07/09/2015 Revision Date: 11/16/2015 Revision Number: G2 1. IDENTIFICATION Product identifier Product code: S1086 Product Name: SILVER NITRATE, TECHNICAL Other means of identification Synonyms: Argenti nitras Argerol Lunar caustic Nitrate d'argent [French] Nitrato de plata [Spanish] Nitric acid silver(I) salt Nitric acid, silver(1+) salt Silbernitrat Silver mononitrate UN1493 CAS #: 7761-88-8 RTECS # VW4725000 CI#: Not available Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended use: In photography. Manufacture of mirrors; other silver salts; silver plating; in sympathetic and indelible inks; dyeing hair; coloring porcelain; etching ivory; chemical intermediate for silver halides-eg, silver bromide and chloride, silver oxide and silver cyanide; catalyst-eg, for conversion of methanol to formaldehyde; analytical reagent in volhard titration; static inhibitor for carpets and woven materials; absorber of iodine; waste fission product; water disinfectant in poolls; color restorer in metallic hair dyes; agent in manufacter of electronic pastes used in inks; chemical intermediate for silver aluminosilicates; in pencils or cones molded with potassium nitrate; catalyst for ethylene oxide; germicide; fused form to cauterize wounds; strong oxidizing agent; as a bacteriostat to destroy animal pathogenic bacteria; medication; pharmaceutical use for preparation of other therapeutic silver salts. Uses advised against No information available Supplier: Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp 14422 South San Pedro St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 516-8000 Order Online At: https://www.spectrumchemical.com Emergency telephone number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300 Contact Person: Martin LaBenz (West Coast) Contact Person: Ibad Tirmiz (East Coast) Product code: S1086 Product name: SILVER NITRATE, 1 / 15 TECHNICAL 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Oxidizing solids Category 2 Label elements Danger Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May intensify fire; oxidizer Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not Applicable Other hazards Not available Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ .? /combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles .? Product code: S1086 Product name: SILVER NITRATE, 2 / 15 TECHNICAL Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see .? on this label) IN CASE OF FIRE: Use water to extinguish. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. CO2or Halon may provide limited control. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Components CAS-No. Weight % Trade Secret Silver Nitrate 7761-88-8 100 * 7761-88-8 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First aid measures General Advice: Poison information centers in each State capital city can provide additional assistance for scheduled poisons (13 1126). Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Continue flushing with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Immediate medical attention is required. Call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately. Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Call a physician immediately. Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. WARNING! It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled or ingested material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Immediate medical attention is required. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms Severe skin irritation. Causes severe skin burns. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Severe eye irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause corneal injury. May cause blindness. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastrointestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing, and coughing. Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconciousness or death. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically Product code: S1086 Product name: SILVER NITRATE, 3 / 15 TECHNICAL Protection of first-aiders First-Aid Providers: Avoid exposure to blood or body fluids. Wear gloves and other necessary protective clothing. Dispose of contaminated clothing and equipment as bio-hazardous waste 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water. CO2 may be of no value in extinguishing fires involving oxidizers and may only provide limited control. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical. Foam. Halons. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Hazardous Combustion Products: Silver oxides. Nitrogen oxides Specific hazards: Oxidizer. Keep away from combustible materials (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.) The product is not flammable, but it may cause fire when in contact with other material Contact with combustible or organic materials may cause fire Will accelerate burning when involved in a fire Container explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated Silver nitrate mixed with dry powdered magnesium may ignite explosively on contact with a drop of water. An explosive fulminate may be formed if silver nitrate is mixed with alcohols. Highly explosive is formed by the addition of calcium carbide to silver nitrate solution Special Protective Actions for Firefighters Specific Methods: For larger fires, use water spray or fog. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. DO NOT use combustible materials such as sawdust. Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear Product code: S1086 Product name: SILVER NITRATE, 4 / 15 TECHNICAL 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal Precautions: Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Remove all sources of ignition. Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.) away from spilled material. Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Methods for cleaning up Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Do not use combustible materials such as paper towels, sawdust, clothing, etc. to clean up spill. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Technical Measures/Precautions: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Avoid dust formation. Keep away from incompatible materials. Safe Handling Advice Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe vapours/dust. Do not ingest. Do not smoke. Keep away from combustible material. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Technical Measures/Storage Conditions: Sensitive to light. Store in light-resistant containers. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials.