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MSDS Safety Information 
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NAME: SILVER NITRATE, 10% AQUEOUS

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COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC -- SILVER NITRATE,0.1 N AND 0.15 N (UP TO 0.2 N OR 3%) -- 6810-00-145-0478

=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE,0.1 N AND 0.15 N (UP TO 0.2 N OR 3%)
MSDS Date:04/03/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-145-0478
MSDS Number: BXCMJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:N 4335 TEMKIN RD
City:COLUMBUS
State:WI
ZIP:53925
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-623-2140
Emergency Phone Num:414-623-2140
CAGE:5Y144
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:1250 WASHINGTON ST
Box:City:NORWOOD
State:MA
ZIP:02062
Country:US
Phone:781-440-0900
CAGE:0X801
Company Name:COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:N 4335 TEMKIN RD
Box:8
City:COLUMBUS
State:WI
ZIP:53925-0008
Country:US
Phone:920-623-2140
CAGE:5Y144

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: UP TO 3%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG(AG)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG(AG)/M3; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL MOUSE) IS 50 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. ACUTE- EYE OR SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IRRITATION.
    INHALATION UNLIKELY. CHRONIC-  UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING

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

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER. INHALED:UNLIKELY. ORAL:IF
    CONSCIOUS, IM MEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON
    CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
    THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC GASES OF NITROGEN OXIDES MAY BE
    FORMED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PREVENT SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. STOP LEAK IF
    POSSIBLE. ABSORB SPILLS WITH INERT MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND OR
    VERMICULITE. TRANSFER TO CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. CLEAN SPILL
    AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM LIGHT. KEEP CONTAINER
    CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY. LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST OR MISTS
    IS APPARENT, A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST MISTS AND FUMES
    APPROPRIATE TO THE CONCENTRATION MAY BE WORN. IN EMERGENCY, WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHI NG APPARATUS OPERATED IN + PRESSURE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
    EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING
    AND EQUIPMENT, EYEWASH FOUNTAIN, EMERGENCY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:4.35  (POWDER)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID - ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE AND
    TRICHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPHINE
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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