Name:
Silver nitrate reagent ACS electrophoresis grade
Synonym:
Nitric acid, silver salt
CAS:
7761-88-8
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Silver nitrate reagent ACS electrophoresis grade
Synonym:Nitric acid, silver salt
Synonym:Nitric acid, silver salt
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7761-88-8 | Silver nitrate | >99 | 231-853-9 |
| Hazard Symbols: O C N Risk Phrases: 34 8 50/53 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause systemic effects.
Inhalation:
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause systemic effects.
Chronic:
May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. Chronic inhalation or ingestion may cause argyria characterized by blue-gray discoloration of the eyes, skin and mucous membrances. Chronic skin contact may cause permanent discoloration of the skin.
Causes burns. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin:
Causes skin burns. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause systemic effects.
Inhalation:
Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause systemic effects.
Chronic:
May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. Chronic inhalation or ingestion may cause argyria characterized by blue-gray discoloration of the eyes, skin and mucous membrances. Chronic skin contact may cause permanent discoloration of the skin.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials may cause a fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials may cause a fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. Do not use combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up spill.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. Do not use combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up spill.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not store near combustible materials. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store near combustible materials. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not store near combustible materials. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not store near combustible materials. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Corrosives area.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR ??1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirators use.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR ??1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirators use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: colorless or white
Odor: odorless
pH: ~ 6 (aq soln)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 433 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 212 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 440 deg C
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 4.35
Molecular Formula: AgNO3
Molecular Weight: 169.87
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heating to decomposition.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong reducing agents, strong bases, alcohols, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, acetylene, charcoal.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, oxygen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heating to decomposition.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong reducing agents, strong bases, alcohols, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, acetylene, charcoal.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, oxygen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7761-88-8: VW4725000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7761-88-8: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Moderate; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 50 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1173 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Silver nitrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 7761-88-8: VW4725000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7761-88-8: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Moderate; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 50 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1173 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Silver nitrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: SILVER NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1493
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: SILVER NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1493
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: SILVER NITRATE
Dangerous Goods Code: 5.1(22B)
UN Number: 1493
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: O C N
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and/or its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/Safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7761-88-8: 3
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 7761-88-8: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined
**): as Ag: 0.01 mg/m3 TWA
Canada
CAS# 7761-88-8 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7761-88-8 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7761-88-8: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3;STEL 0.03 mg(Ag)/m3;Skin
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.01 mg(Ag)/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7761-88-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
