JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG COMPANY -- 11414 SILVER NITRATE  -- 6505-00-140-5000
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:11414 SILVER NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/06/1989
FSC:6505
NIIN:00-140-5000
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG COMPANY
Address:30 BOND STREET
City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-0747
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-521-6300
Emergency Phone Num:508-521-6300(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)
CAGE:0JVJ1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CO INC ALFA AESAR
Address:30 BOND ST
Box:City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-0747
Country:US
Phone:978-521-6300
CAGE:0JVJ1

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG (AG)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG (AG)/M3;9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE POISONOUS IF INGESTED.
    MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS ON SKIN OR EYE CONTACT.
    INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR
    REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DISCOLO RATION OF SKIN, CONJUNCTIVA &
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES, MAY CAUSE LUNG DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: BLUISH TINT TO SKIN, IRRITATION, PAIN.
    EYES: PAIN, IRRITATION, EYE DAMAGE. INGESTION: PAIN, BURNING IN
    MOUTH, BLACKENING OF SKIN/MUCOUS MEMBRANES/THROAT/ABDOMEN,
    SALIVATION, VOMITING, DIARRHEA,  COLLAPSE, SHOCK, COMA, DEATH.
    INHALED: COUGHING, SORE THROAT, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA.

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

First Aid:INGESTED-OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES. FLOOD WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SEEK M EDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED-OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY SAND OR DRY DOLOMITE, WATER, CARBON DIXOIDE,
    DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES NEEDED.
    FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. COVER SPILL WITH DRY
    SAND OR DRY GROUND VERMICULITE, MIX WELL AND CAREFULLY TRANSFER TO
    A WELL MARKED CONTAIN ER. CLOSE CONTAINER TIGHTLY. DISPOSE
    OFPROPERLY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Other Precautions:USE PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT WHEN
    USING. USE PROPER FACILITIES WHEN USING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
    MANUFACTURER'S RECO MMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:LABORATORY FUME HOOD IS ACCEPTABLE. A GLOVE BOX, BAG WITH
    DRY, INERT ATMOSPHERE IS PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT & APRON. FLAME & CHEMICAL RESITANT
    COVERALLS, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER, HYGENIC WASH
    FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:831F,444C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:414F,212C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:831F,444C
Vapor Density:4.4
Spec Gravity:4.352
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIS,ANTIMONY
    SALTS,ARSENITES,BROMIDES,CARBONATES,CHLORIDES,IODIDES,THIOCYANATES,
    FERROUS SALTS,OILS,CRESOL,ETHANOL,..
Stability Condition to Avoid:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO THERMAL DECOMPOSITION;
    NITROGEN OXIDES, EXPOSIVE SILVER CMPOUNDS & OTHER TOXIC FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RCRA CODE: DO11 (SILVER) AND/OR D003 (REACTIVE).
    TSCA REGISTERED. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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