Conforms to 93/112/EC and ISO 11014-1
Material Safety Data Sheet
Silver Reagent
0690
1851090 1851130
5 1 4 - 6 8 2 - 2 1 1 4 C A L L
CHEMTREC:
800.424.9300
OUTSIDE US:
202.483.7616
4/4/2005
4/4/2005
Product name
Supplier Manufacturer
Product No.
MSDS#
Validation Date
Print Date In Case of Emergency
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Responsible Name Company2
Intended Use Refer to the instruction booklet for proper and intended use. Otherwise, contact supplier for specific applications.
Eng
In USA: In Europe:
Pierce Perbio Science
P.O. Box 117 Industriezone III
Rockford, IL 61105 Industrielaan 27
USA 9320 Erembodegem-Aalst
815.968.0747 or Belgium
1.800.874.3723 Tel:+32 53 83 44 04
Fax:+32 53 83 76 38
Pierce Biotechnology
P.O. Box 117
Rockford, IL 61105
USA
815.968.0747 or
1.800.874.3723
Substance/Preparation Preparation :
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS number Ingredient name % EC number Classification
Silver Nitrate 7761-88-8 1 - 3 231-853-9 C; R34
N; R50/53
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Emergency Overview
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Routes of Entry
Carcinogenic Effects Data
Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Store in tightly closed container.
Avoid contact with combustible materials. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. by NIOSH [Silver Nitrate].
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Review the most current and approved institutional guideline, protocol, standard operating procedure(s) and MSDS(s)
for the proper handling of institutional materials/equipment associated with the use of this product.
Danger!
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS.
OXIDIZER.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA,
NOSE, SINUSES.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.
United States
Potential acute health effects
Corrosive to the respiratory system.
Corrosive to eyes.
Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Corrosive to the skin.
Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Potential chronic health effects
Target organs Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, upper
respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea, nose/sinuses.
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Physical/chemical hazards
Human health hazards
Environmental hazards Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Medical Conditions Aggravated
by Overexposure:
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Not available. Overexposure /Signs/Symptoms
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Classification N; R51/53
Europe
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Skin Contact
Ingestion
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
occurs.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant, lung sensitizer).
Not available.
Sensitization of the product: Not available.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or,
occasionally, blistering.
Skin Contact
Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Eye Contact
Inhalation
Aggravating conditions Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
First-Aid Measures
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation
occurs.
Notes to Physician Not available.
Not available. Protection of first-aiders
Ingestion
Effects and symptoms
Inhalation
Eye Contact
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Notice to Reader Get immediate medical attention.
Hazardous thermal (de)composition
products
Not applicable.
Non-flammable.
Not applicable.
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for surrounding fires.
Not applicable.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammability of the Product
Flash Points
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various
Substances
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Not applicable. Protective Clothing (Fire)
This material is toxic to aquatic organisms. Fire water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented
from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.
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Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Neutralize the residue with
a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill and Leak Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.
Environmental Precautions and
Clean-up Methods
Personal precautions Safety glasses. Lab coat. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling
Storage
Suitable / Not suitable
Packaging materials
Use original container.
Intended Use Refer to the instruction booklet for proper and intended use. Otherwise, contact supplier for specific applications.
Silver Nitrate ACGIH (United States, 0/2000).
TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 0/1989).
TWA: 0.01 mg/m3 8 hour(s).
OSHA (United States, 0/1989).
CEIL: 0.03 mg/m3
United States
Ingredient Name Occupational Exposure Limits
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective occupational exposure limits.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Limit Values
Personal Protection
Eyes
Body Lab coat.
Splash goggles.
Silver Nitrate BAUA (Germany, 0/1997).
TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
Silver Nitrate AFS (Sweden, 0/1996).
NGV: 0.1 mg/m3
Silver Nitrate N-Arbeidstilsynet (Norway, 0/1996).
AN: 0.01 mg/m3
Silver Nitrate INRS (France, 0/1996).
VME: 0.01 mg/m3
Silver Nitrate Arbeidsinspectie (Netherlands, 0/2000).
TGG: 0.01 mg/m3
Sweden
Norway
France
Netherlands
Germany
Silver Nitrate TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
Belgium
Silver Nitrate Tyoterveyslaitos (Finland, 0/1998).
TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
STEL: 0.03 mg/m3
Finland
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Hands
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Gloves.
Respiratory Respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of use, if exposures are kept below established limits.
The lowest known value is 100°C (212°F) (Milli-Q Water).
Liquid.
Acidic.
May start to solidify at 0°C (32°F) based on data for: Milli-Q Water.
Weighted average: 1.02 (Water = 1)
The highest known value is 0.62 (Air = 1) (Milli-Q Water).
The highest known value is 2.3 kPa (17.5 mm Hg) (at 20°C) (Milli-Q Water).
See solubility in water.
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Not applicable.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point
Melting/Freezing Point
0.36 (Milli-Q Water) compared to Butyl acetate.
Physical State and
Appearance
Molecular Weight
pH (1% Soln/Water)
Specific Gravity
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density
Evaporation Rate
Dispersion Properties
Solubility
Odor
Taste
Color
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
The product is stable.
Not available.
Will not occur.
Not available.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to avoid
Materials to avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
Not available.
Milli-Q Water:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: >90000 mg/kg [Rat].
Silver Nitrate:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 1173 mg/kg [Rat]. 50 mg/kg [Mouse]. 473 mg/kg
[Guinea pig].
Nitric Acid, 90%:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2345 mg/kg [Rat].
Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant, corrosive), of inhalation (lung irritant, lung sensitizer, lung corrosive).
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. by NIOSH [Silver Nitrate].
Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eye,
lens or cornea, nose/sinuses.
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals
Chronic Effects on Humans
Other Toxic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on Toxicity to
Animals
Special Remarks on Chronic
Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on Other Toxic
Effects on Humans
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Skin
Ingestion
Inhalation No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Over-exposure
signs/symptoms
Target organs Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, upper
respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea, nose/sinuses.
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Carcinogenicity
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Mobility
Germany water class
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Persistence/degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
VCI WGK: No products were found.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Mobility Not available. :
Species Period
Ecotoxicity data
Ingredient name
LogPow BCF
Persistence/degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
Other ecological information
Other adverse effects : Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Ingredient name
Ingredient name BOD5 COD
Ingredient name Aquatic half-life Photolysis
Not available. Waste Stream
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Denmark – Carcinogenic waste Not available.
Not available. European waste catalogue
(EWC)
The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste Hazardous waste
Denmark - Waste card number Not available.
Denmark - Waste group Not available.
The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Methods of disposal
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Not available. Sweden - thermoset plastic
waste
Austria - Waste catalogue Not available.
Sweden - Waste group Not available.
Norway - Waste number Not available.
Switzerland - Waste code Not available.
Norway - Hazardous waste The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste
Contact the supplier for all information regarding the proper transportation method for this material.
Section 14. Transport Information
U.S. Federal Regulations
Oxidizing material
Corrosive material
Target organ effects
HCS Classification
Section 15. Regulatory Information
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%; Milli-Q Water
TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: Nitric Acid, 90%
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: Silver Nitrate
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Nitric Acid, 90%
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
CEPA DSL: Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%; Milli-Q Water
WHMIS (Canada) Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
R51/53- Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. DSCL (EEC)
International Regulations
Not available. EINECS
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: Silver Nitrate
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Silver Nitrate
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Silver Nitrate: Fire hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard,
Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
R51/53- Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S29- Do not empty into drains. S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/Safety data sheets.
Dangerous for the environment.
Label Requirements
(Europe)
1
Pennsylvania RTK: Silver Nitrate: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); Nitric Acid,
90%: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%
New Jersey: Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%
State regulations
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Pennsylvania RTK: Silver Nitrate: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard); Nitric Acid, 90%: (environmental hazard, generic
environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%
New Jersey: Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%
State Regulations
Australia (NICNAS): Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%; Milli-Q Water
Germany water class: Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%
Japan (METI): Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%; Milli-Q Water
Korea (TCCL): Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%; Milli-Q Water
Philippines (RA6969): Silver Nitrate; Nitric Acid, 90%; Milli-Q Water
International Lists
Version 1
Date of Previous Issue No Previous
Validation
Not available.
Section 16. Other Information
References
Validated by Company2 on 4/4/2005. Verified by Company2.
Printed 4/4/2005.
Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its
subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and
should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that
exist.
Hazardous Material
Information System
(U.S.A.)
National Fire Protection
Association (U.S.A.)
History of Document Changes Any information changes since last document version are marked with a triangle symbol.
Intended Use Refer to the instruction booklet for proper and intended use. Otherwise, contact supplier for specific applications.
Full text of classifications
referred to in sections 2 and 3
- Europe
Full text of R phrases referred
to in sections 2 and 3 -
Europe
C - Corrosive
N - Dangerous for the environment.
R34- Causes burns.
R50/53- Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
R51/53- Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
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Personal protection
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