SECTION 1: Product Identification
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Chemical Name:
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Silver nitrate (99.9%-Ag) (ACS)
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Product Number:
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702
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CAS Registry Number:
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7761-88-8
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Formula:
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AgNO3
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EINECS Number:
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231-853-9
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Chemical Family:
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metal nitrate salts
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Synonym:
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Lunar caustic, Nitric acid, silver(1+)salt
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SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
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Ingredient
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CAS Number
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Percent
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ACGIH (TWA)
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OSHA (PEL)
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Title Compound
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7761-88-8
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100
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0.01mg/m3
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0.01mg/m3
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SECTION 3: First Aid Measures
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Eye Exposure:
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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.
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Skin Exposure:
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Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
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Inhalation:
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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.
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Ingestion:
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Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
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SECTION 4: Accidental Release Measures
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Spill and Leak Procedures:
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Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
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SECTION 5: Handling and Storage
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Handling and Storage:
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Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
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SECTION 6: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
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Eye Protection:
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Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
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Skin Protection:
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Wear protective clothing and gloves.
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Ventilation:
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If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
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Respirator:
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No respirator required.
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Additional Protection:
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No additional protection required.
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SECTION 7: Stability and Reactivity
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Stability:
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air and moisture stable
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Hazardous Polymerization:
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no hazardous polymerization
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Conditions to Avoid:
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Contact with strong reducing agents or organic matter. Some nitrates can explode if heated to high temperatures.
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Incompatibility:
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reducing agents, organic matter, phosphorus and sulfur
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Decomposition Products:
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nitrogen oxides and silver metal
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SECTION 8: Toxicological Information
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RTECS Data:
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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.
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Carcinogenic Effects:
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Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria
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Mutagenic Effects:
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Possible mutagenic effects reported in RTECS
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Tetratogenic Effects:
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No data available
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SECTION 9: Ecological Information
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Ecological Information:
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Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
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SECTION 10: Disposal Considerations
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Disposal:
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Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
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SECTION 11: Transportation
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Shipping Name (CFR):
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Silver nitrate
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Hazard Class (CFR):
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5.1
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Additional Hazard Class (CFR):
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NA
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Packaging Group (CFR):
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II
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UN ID Number (CFR):
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UN# 1493
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Shipping Name (IATA):
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Silver nitrate
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Hazard Class (IATA):
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5.1
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Additional Hazard Class (IATA):
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NA
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Packaging Group (IATA):
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II
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UN ID Number (IATA):
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UN# 1493
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SECTION 12: Regulatory Information
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TSCA:
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Listed in the TSCA inventory
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SARA (Title 313):
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Title compound: See Category Code N511 and N740 for reporting.
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Second Ingredient:
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none
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Third Ingredient:
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none
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