SAFETY DATA SHEET SILVER NITRATE - J.M.Loveridge

SAFETY DATA SHEET
SILVER NITRATE

1. IDE NTIFICA TION OF TH E SUB ST ANC E/PREPARA TIO N AND TH E CO M PANY:

PRODUCT NAME: SILVER NITRATE
PA RT No.:
S UPPL IE R : RM234

J M Loveridge plc
Southbrook Road, Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 1BH
Tel: 023 8022 2008
Fax: 023 8022 2117

2. C O M P O SIT IO N/INF O RM ATIO N O N ING R EDIEN TS:

E U IND EX No.: 047-001-00-2
E E C (E IN E CS ) N o. 231-853-9
CA S N o.: 7761-88-8

3. H A ZARDS ID ENT IF ICATIO N:

Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment.

4. F IRST AID M EASUR ES:

GENER AL: IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT OR WHEN SYMPTOMS PERSIST, ALWAYS SEEK
IN H A LA T IO N : MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN G E ST IO N:
Move affected person to fresh air.If recovery not rapid, seek medical attention.
S K IN :
EYES: Only when conscious, rinse mouth with plenty of water and give plenty of water to
drink - (approx 500ml). DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. In case of spontaneous
vomiting, be sure that vomit can freely drain because of danger of suffocation. Keep
patient at rest and obtain medical attention.

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water. If
irritation persists, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before re-use.

Keeping eye open, immediately irrigate with water or eye-wash for 15 minutes. Obtain
medical attention.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

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103 79 - S ILVE R NITRA TE Use extinguishing media suitable against surrounding fire or the cause of fire.
Take measures to retain water used for extinguishing. Do not release contaminated
E XT IN G U IS H IN G M E DIA: water into drains, soil and surface water. Dispose of contaminated water and soil
according to local regulations.
S PEC IA L FIR E FIG H T IN G May ignite combustible materials and intensify rate of combustion.
PR OCEDU RES:
Toxic or corrosive vapours may be released in fire situation.
UN US UA L FIR E & E XPL O S IO N
HA ZA RD S: Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
HA ZA RD OUS COM BU STION
PR ODU CTS:
PR O TE C T IVE M E A SU RE S IN FIRE :

6. A CCIDEN TAL RE LE ASE M E ASURE S:

PE RS O N AL PRE C AU TIO N IN S PIL L : Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wear appropriate protective clothing.

PR EC AU T IO N S T O PR O TE C T Prevent material from entering drains or water courses. Advise the Environment Agency
E NV IR O NM E N T: or relevant local authority if contamination of soil or water systems occurs.

S PIL L CL E AN UP M E T H O D S: Take-up spillage with absorbent, inert material and place in a suitable and closable
labelled container for recovery or disposal. Wash the area clean with water and
detergent, observing environmental requirements. Wash are clean with plenty of water,
observing environmental requirements.

7. HA NDLING AND STOR AGE:

US A G E PR E CA UT IO NS : HANDLING - Product should be used in accordance with good industrial principles for
S TO RAG E PR E CA UT IO NS : handling and storing of hazardous chemicals.
Avoid contact with skin or eyes.

Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place, in securely closed original container.

8. EXPOSU RE CONTROLS AND PERSONA L PR OTEC TION:

INGREDIENT NAME: CAS No.: STD LT EXP 8 Hrs ST EXP 15 Min
SILVER NITRATE 7761-88-8 OES 0.01 mg/m3

IN G R ED IE N T C O M M E NT S : Refer to the current edition of HSE Guidance Note EH 40/200* for occupational
VEN TILATION: exposure limits; - exposure limit listed as silver compounds (as Ag)

PR O TE C T IVE G L O V ES : Work in a fume cupboard or use local exhaust ventilation. Respiratory protection
E YE PR O T EC T IO N : required in insufficiently ventilated woking areas.
O T H E R PR O T E CT IO N:
H Y G IE N IC W O R K PRA CT IC E S: Use impervious gloves made of butyl rubber or PVC.

Approved chemical safety goggles or face protection.

Wear protective clothing and closed footwear. Wear suitable personal protective
equipment appropriate to the task.

SKIN PROTECTION - apply barrier cream to hands and exposed skin.
Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated.
Apply good personnal hygiene principles, such as washing of hands, arms and face.

9. PHYSICAL AN D C HEMICA L PROPERTIES:

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AP PEA RA NC E: White crystals.

B O IL I N G PO I N T (° C , in te rva l ): 44 4 (decom poses) Pressu re:
M E L T ./ F R E E Z . P O I N T (° C , in te rva l ): mp. 212°C T em peratu re (°C ):

DE N SIT Y/S PE CIFIC G RA VITY (g/ml): ~ 4.33 20

S O L UB IL ITY DE S CR IPT IO N: Very soluble in water.

10. STABILITY A ND REAC TIVITY:

S TA B IL ITY : Stable under normal conditions of use.

CO ND IT IO N S T O A VO ID: Light sensitive material, darkens on exposure to light and in the presence of organic
H A ZA RD O US PO L YM E R IZ AT IO N: material.

Can cause explosive polymerisation in contact with acrylonitrile.

M A TE R IA LS T O AV O ID : Reacts with acetylene in the presence of ammonia to form silver acetylide which
HA ZA RD OUS DEC OM P. PROD UC TS: detonates when dry.
Ammoniacal solutions can precipitate highly explosive silver nitride.
Can form explosive products with ethanolic mixtures.
Can ignite or pose explosion risk if mixed with organic materials (charcoal) or
magnesium, phosphorus and sulphur .

Oxygen.

11. TOXICOLOGICA L INFORM ATION:

TOXIC D OSE - LD 50: 50 mg/kg (oral-mus)
HEALTH HA ZA RD S, GEN ER AL:
IN G E ST IO N: Corrosive to eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
S K IN :
Harmful by ingestion. May cause burns to mucous membranes, throat and stomach.

Prolonged exposure may result in argyria, a bluish discolouration of skin.
Incidental skin contact will cause blackening of skin.

12. E CO L O G IC AL IN FO R M AT IO N :

E CO L O G ICA L IN FO RM A T IO N : Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Prevent contamination of soil, drains or surface water,
use appropriate containment method to avoid environmental contamination.

13. D ISP O SAL CO NSIDE RATIO NS:

DISPOSA L M ETHOD S: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to
W ASTE C LASS: Special Waste Regulations 1996 or according to local regulations, in compliance with
Duty of Care Regulations and Special Waste Regulations.
WASTE CODE: 0705** HAZARDOUS PROPERTY: H2, H8, H14

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14. T RAN SPO RT INFO RM ATIO N:

U K R O A D PA C K G R .: II
A D R C L A S S N o .: 5.1
AD R C LASS: Division 5.1: Oxidizing substances.
AD R ITEM N o.: 22°(b)
HA ZA RD No. (AD R): 50 Oxidizing (fire-intensifying) substance.
ADR MARGINAL: 2501
HA ZC HEM COD E: 2X
PR O PE R SH IPPING N AM E I: SILVER NITRATE
UN No. SEA : UN 1493
IM DG CL A SS : 5.1
IM DG PA G E N o.: 5177
IM D G P A C K G R .: II
UN No., AIR: UN-ID 1493
IC AO C L AS S: 5.1
AIR PA CK GR .: II

15. R EG UL AT O RY INF O RM ATIO N:

LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

RISK PHRA SES: R-34 Causes burns.
SAFETY PHR ASES: R-50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
UK R EGULA TORY REFEREN CES:
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 its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S-61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety Data
Sheets.

Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993. Classification,
Packaging and Labelling Regulations 1984.

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16. O THER INFORMATION:

IN FO R M AT IO N SO UR CE S: This product has been classified in accordance with CHIP3 regulations.
RE V IS IO N CO M M E N TS :
IS S UE D B Y : Edition 01; Revised item(s):
SDS N o.:
DA T E : MK
DIS CL AIM E R:
420

12/07/02

The foregoing data has been compiled for safety information only and does not form
part of any selling specification. Information contained in this Data Sheet is to the best
of JMLs knowledge correct at the time of publication. Customers should always satisfy
themselves, that the product which they have selected is entirely suitable for their
purpose under their conditions of use and in compliance with current regulations. For
any further information, please contact the supplier.

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