SAFETY DATA SHEET Creation Date 01-May-2015
Revision Date 01-May-2015
Revision Number 1
1. Identification Product Name
Silver Nitrate Solution (1N/Certified)
Cat No. :
SS68-500
Synonyms
None.
Recommended Use
Laboratory chemicals.
No Information available Uses advised against Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company Fisher Scientific One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Tel: (201) 796-7100
Emergency Telephone Number CHEMTRECÒ, Inside the USA: 800-424-9300 CHEMTRECÒ, Outside the USA: 001-703-527-3887
2. Hazard(s) identification Classification This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Corrosive to metals Skin Corrosion/irritation Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Target Organs - Liver, Kidney.
Category 1 Category 1 B Category 1 Category 3 Category 2
Label Elements Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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Precautionary Statements Prevention Keep only in original container Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Response Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Storage Store locked up Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
3. Composition / information on ingredients Component Water Silver nitrate
CAS-No 7732-18-5 7761-88-8
Weight % 83 17
4. First-aid measures Eye Contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Skin Contact
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with a respiratory medical device. Immediate medical attention is required.
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
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Notes to Physician
Causes burns by all exposure routes. . Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation Treat symptomatically
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
No information available
Most important symptoms/effects
5. Fire-fighting measures
Flash Point Method -
No information available No information available
Autoignition Temperature Explosion Limits No data available Upper No data available Lower Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Non-combustible. Corrosive Material. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Hazardous Combustion Products Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. NFPA Health 3
Flammability 0
Instability 0
Physical hazards N/A
6. Accidental release measures Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional ecological information.
Methods for Containment and Clean Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Up
7. Handling and storage Handling
Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not ingest.
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosives area.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection Exposure Guidelines Component Silver nitrate
ACGIH TLV TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
OSHA PEL (Vacated) TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
NIOSH IDLH IDLH: 10 mg/m3 TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
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Revision Date 01-May-2015 Silver Nitrate Solution (1N/Certified) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Component Silver nitrate
Mexico OEL (TWA) TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
Quebec TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
Ontario TWAEV TWA: 0.01 mg/m3
Legend ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration NIOSH IDLH: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Engineering Measures Personal Protective Equipment Eye/face Protection
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. Physical and chemical properties Liquid Colorless No information available No information available No information available No data available No information available No information available > 1 (Ether = 1.0) No information available
Physical State Appearance Odor Odor Threshold pH Melting Point/Range Boiling Point/Range Flash Point Evaporation Rate Flammability (solid,gas) Flammability or explosive limits Upper Lower Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Relative Density Solubility Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water Autoignition Temperature Decomposition Temperature Viscosity
No data available No data available 14 mmHg @ 20 °C 0.7 1.0 - 1.1 Soluble in water No data available No information available No information available
10. Stability and reactivity Reactive Hazard
None known, based on information available
Stability
Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
Incompatible products. Excess heat.
Incompatible Materials
Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents, Metals, Amines
Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
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Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing.
11. Toxicological information Acute Toxicity No acute toxicity information is available for this product
Product Information Component Information Component Silver nitrate
LD50 Oral > 2000 mg/kg ( Rat )
LD50 Dermal Not listed
LC50 Inhalation Not listed
No information available Toxicologically Synergistic Products Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Irritation
Causes burns by all exposure routes
Sensitization
No information available
Carcinogenicity
The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Component Water Silver nitrate
CAS-No 7732-18-5 7761-88-8
IARC Not listed Not listed
NTP Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects
No information available
Reproductive Effects
No information available.
Developmental Effects
No information available.
Teratogenicity
No information available.
STOT - single exposure STOT - repeated exposure
Respiratory system Liver Kidney
Aspiration hazard
No information available
ACGIH Not listed Not listed
OSHA Not listed Not listed
Mexico Not listed Not listed
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes delayed severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation No information available Endocrine Disruptor Information Other Adverse Effects
The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity This product contains the following substance(s) which are hazardous for the environment. Component Silver nitrate
Freshwater Algae -
Freshwater Fish Microtox Leuciscus idus: LC50: 0.029 Photobacterium mg/L/96h phosphoreum: EC50: 0.038 mg/L/24h Photobacterium phosphoreum: EC50: 0.395 mg/l/15min Photobacterium phosphoreum: EC50: 0.44 mg/L/30 min as Ag++ Photobacterium phosphoreum: EC50: 0.86
Water Flea EC50: 0.0006 mg/L/48h
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Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation
No information available No information available.
Mobility
. Component Silver nitrate
log Pow 0.19
13. Disposal considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
Waste Disposal Methods
14. Transport information DOT UN-No Proper Shipping Name Hazard Class Packing Group TDG UN-No Proper Shipping Name Hazard Class Packing Group IATA UN-No Proper Shipping Name Hazard Class Packing Group IMDG/IMO UN-No Proper Shipping Name Hazard Class Packing Group
UN3264 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. 8 II UN3264 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. 8 II UN3264 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. 8 II UN3264 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. 8 II
15. Regulatory information All of the components in the product are on the following Inventory lists: Australia X = listed China Canada The product is classified and labeled according to EC directives or corresponding national laws The product is classified and labeled in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC Europe TSCA Korea Philippines International Inventories Component Water Silver nitrate
TSCA X X
DSL X X
NDSL EINECS ELINCS 231-791-2 231-853-9 -
NLP
PICCS X X
ENCS X
AICS X X
IECSC X X
KECL X X
Legend: X - Listed E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA. F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA. N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used. P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA. S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA. XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B). Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater. Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants
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U.S. Federal Regulations Not applicable
TSCA 12(b) SARA 313 Component
CAS-No
Weight %
Silver nitrate
7761-88-8
17
SARA 311/312 Hazardous Categorization Acute Health Hazard Chronic Health Hazard Fire Hazard Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard Reactive Hazard Clean Water Act Component
Yes Yes No No No
CWA - Hazardous Substances X
Silver nitrate
SARA 313 - Threshold Values % 1.0
CWA - Reportable Quantities 1 lb
CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants X
-
Not applicable
Clean Air Act
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Not applicable CERCLA
Component Silver nitrate California Proposition 65 State Right-to-Know Component Water Silver nitrate
Hazardous Substances RQs 1 lb
CERCLA EHS RQs -
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
Massachusetts X
New Jersey X
Pennsylvania X X
Illinois X
Rhode Island X
U.S. Department of Transportation Reportable Quantity (RQ): DOT Marine Pollutant DOT Severe Marine Pollutant
N N N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security This product does not contain any DHS chemicals. Other International Regulations Mexico - Grade
No information available
Canada This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR WHMIS Hazard Class
E
Corrosive material
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16. Other information Prepared By
Regulatory Affairs Thermo Fisher Scientific Email:
[email protected]
Creation Date Revision Date Print Date Revision Summary
01-May-2015 01-May-2015 01-May-2015 This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
Disclaimer The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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