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CAS Number: 7761-88-8
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47-1325
Silver › Silver nitrate (99.9995%-Ag) PURATREM| CAS Number: | 7761-88-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00003414 |
| Molecular Formula: | AgNO3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 169.87 |
| Chemical Formula: | AgNO3 |
| Color and Form: | white xtl. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 212°C, boiling point 444°C dec., density 4.352
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Silver nitrate (99.9995%-Ag) PURATREM |
| Product Number: | 47-1325 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7761-88-8 |
| Formula: | AgNO3 |
| EINECS Number: | 231-853-9 |
| Chemical Family: | metal nitrate salts |
| Synonym: | Lunar caustic, Nitric acid, silver(1+)salt |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7761-88-8 | 100 | 0.01mg/m3 | 0.01mg/m3 |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion |
| Eye Contact: | Causes burns to the eyes |
| Skin Contact: | Causes caustic burns to the skin. Contact with the skin can lead to formation of dark blotches (silver staining). |
| Inhalation: | Causes burns to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Harmful if swallowed. ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Long term exposure to silver and silver salts can lead to the condition known as argyria - a general gray pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes. Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit irritating fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Metal nitrates can be oxidizers. Contact with strong reducing agents could lead to fires and/or explosions. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | No respirator required. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 169.87 |
| Melting Point: | 212°C |
| Boiling Point: | 444°C dec. |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | 4.352 |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | 122g/100cc (0°C) |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Contact with strong reducing agents or organic matter. Some nitrates can explode if heated to high temperatures. |
| Incompatibility: | reducing agents, organic matter, phosphorus and sulfur |
| Decomposition Products: | nitrogen oxides and silver metal |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Administration into the eye (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 1 mg. Unreported (human-man); LDLo: 29 mg/kg. Oral (rat); LD50: 1173 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); LD50: 83 mg/kg. Oral (dog); LDLo: 20 mg/kg. Oral (rabbit); LDLo: 800 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 28560 mg/kg/17W-I. Oral (rat); TDLo: 14 gm/kg/13W-C. Administration onto the skin (mouse); TDLo: 15 gm/kg/19W-I. Oral (rat); TDLo: 28560 mg/kg. Human Lymphocyte; DNA inhibition: 76 umol/L. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | Reproductive effector |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Silver nitrate |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 5.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1493 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Silver nitrate |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 5.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1493 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See Category Code N511 and N740 for reporting. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 7/26/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 12/14/2011 |
