ENGELHARD CORP, SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIV. -- SILVER NITRATE  -- 6505-00-299-9672
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE
MSDS Date:08/29/1988
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-299-9672
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ENGELHARD CORP, SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIV.
Address:1 WEST CENTRAL AVE.
City:EAST NEWARK
State:NJ
ZIP:07029-2809
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-632-6414 (NIGHT)
Emergency Phone Num:201-268-7844 (DAY)
CAGE:5L413
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ENGELHARD CORP, SPECIALTY CHEMICALS DIV.
Address:1 W CENTRAL AVE.
City:EAST NEWARK
State:NJ
ZIP:07029-2809
Country:US
Phone:201-268-7844 (DAY)
CAGE:5L413

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: 75%
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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS:7757-79-1
RTECS #:TT3700000
Fraction by Wt: 25%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALE- IRRITATION OF NOSE,
    THROAT, AND LUNGS. SKIN- IRRITATION, BURNS, SORES AND DISCOLORATION
    OF SKIN. EYES- IRRITATION AND/OR CHEMICAL BURNS. INGEST- BURNS OF
    MOUTH AND THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAI N, DIARRHEA AND DIZZINESS. CHRONIC:
    SILVER ACCUMULATES AND IS EXCRETED VERY SLOWLY. DISCOLORATION
    USUALLY PERMANENT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRR.TO NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS, SKIN, EYES.
    CONCENTRATED SOLUTIONS MAY CAUSE BURNS, SORES AND DISCOLORATION OF
    SKIN. INGESTION- BURNS TO MOUTH AND THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    DIARRHEA AND DIZZINESS. SHOCK AND  CONVULSIONS MAY DEVELOP.
    BLUE-GRAY DISCOLORATION OF EYES, NOSE, THROAT AND SKIN IF 1 GM. OF
    AG ACCUMULATES IN BODY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR THIS
    MATERIAL.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
    WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. INGEST:
    DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE VICTIM VOMIT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATLY.  INHALE: REMOVE VICTIM FROM AREA, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND POSITIVE PRESSURE,
    SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AS SPECIFIED IN 29 CFR 1910
    SUBPART L SHOULD BE WORN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL IS AN OXIDIZER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM UP SPILL. PLACE SPILLED
    MATERIAL IN METAL SAFETY CAN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED AND
    STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS AND FACE AFTER USE, PRODUCT CONTAINS
    SILVER. DO NOT EAT OR SMOKE IN AREA WHERE PRODUCT IS USED OR
    STORED. DO NOT STORE NEAR INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS AS LISTED ABOVE.
    MATERIAL IS AN OXIDIZER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN POORLY
    VENTILATED AREAS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
    AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:NONE SPECIFIED.
Solubility in Water:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, CLEAR/WHITE CRYSTALS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SILVER IS INCOMPATABLE WITH THE FOLLOWING: ACETYLENE, AMMONIA, ETHANOL,
    HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, OR OTHER EASILY REDUCED SUBS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT- MATERIAL DARKENS UPON EXPOSURE.
    HEAT AND EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOX AND POSSIBLY METAL OXIDE FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS OR SEND TO A REFINERY
    FOR RECOVERY OF PRECIOUS METALS.

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