CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- SILVER NITRATE,P 7-88-7791 -- 6810-01-448-7142 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE,P 7-88-7791
MSDS Date:01/08/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-448-7142
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:910-584-0381/800-227-1150
Emergency Phone Num:910-584-0381/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
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; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, MUS) IS 50 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY &
    GI TRACTS. ACUTE- MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE IRRITATION & BURNS. MAY
    CAUSE SKIN DISCOLORATION & BURNS. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE
    NOSE, THROAT & LUNGS IRRITATION. IN GESTION MAY CAUSE BURNS TO
    MOUTH & THROAT. NAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, TEARING, PAIN, REDNESS, SKIN
    DISCOLORATION, BURNS, NAUSEA, VOMITING

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS & ALERT,
    DRIN K PLENTY OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. NEVER
    GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. INCREASES FLAMMABILITY
    OF COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES. IN CONTACT WITH EASILY OXIDIZABLE
    SUBSTANCES, IT MAY REACT RAPIDLY ENOUGH TO IGNITE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR DUST RESPIRATOR. VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP
    SPILL AND TRANSFER INTO A SEALABLE WASTE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OR
    REUSE. MINIMIZE GENERATION OF DUST. WASH SPILL AREA THOROUGHLY WITH
    WATER TO REMOVE RE SIDUE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GENERATE DUST. AVOID BREATHING DUST. DO NOT
    GET IN EYE, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
    AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED. IF DUSTY SITUATIONS
    PREVAIL, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR OR MASK.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME OR
    DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH FOUNTAIN SHOULD
    BE LOCATED NEARBY. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR RISK OF
    EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:414F,212C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:824F,440C
Spec Gravity:4.35
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:71%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR COLORLESS CTRYSTALS; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES, ANTIMONY SALTS, ARSENITES, BROMIDES, THIOCYANATES, IODIDES,
    CHLORIES, CARBONATES, ETHANOL, REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT, HEAT, AIR
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, SILVER

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. SEND TO REFINERY FOR RECOVERY OF
    SILVER.

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