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MSDS Safety Information 
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NAME: SILVER NITRATE, AQUEOUS

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CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO -- SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION, 0.10N(AQ) -- 6810-00D004998

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

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION, 0.10N(AQ)
MSDS Date:03/09/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D004998
MSDS Number: BYWDF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:8315 LEE HWY
City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-621-4778
Emergency Phone Num:800-621-4778
Preparer's Name:R. M. CARLSON
CAGE:11273
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: 1.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: NE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SLIGHT IRRITATION AND PAIN TO
    SKIN, EYES, LUNGS AND MUCOUS MEMBARNES, AND GI TRACT. CHRONIC:
    PERMANENT DISCOLORATION OF CONTACTED SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:STAIN SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE,
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE.

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

First Aid:SKIN-WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP & WATER. GET ADVICE FOR
    IRRITATION. EYE-WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION-NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE FIRST AIR
    MEASURES.  INGESTION-INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2
    GLASSES OF WATER & STCKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
    BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEDIUM SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SUPPORTING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEAMND OR POSITIVE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE/EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PRECIPITATE OUT SILVER USING NACL (SODIUM
    CHLORIDE).
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY LOCATION. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL CONTAINER BEFORE USING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED NORMALLY.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
    RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:VINYL OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT
    OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity: 1
Viscosity:NA
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NA

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HALIDES, AMMONIA, PHOSPHATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT PRECIPITATE. WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED
    FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS
    WASTE FACILITY. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER.

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