FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO., CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING DIV. -- SILVER NITRATE  -- 6810-00N008546
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N008546
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO., CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG AG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG AG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSTIC & IRRITATING TO EYES,SKIN,& MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

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

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED,MAKE GASTRIC LAVAGE (STOMACH WASH) OF 1-2%
    SODIUM CHLORIDE IN WATER EVERY 15 MINUTES (MFR). CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    WASH EXPOSED AREAS W/WATER. FLUSH EYES W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES  .

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP,EMITS TOXIC FUMES
    OF NO*X. CONTACT W/COMBUSTIBLE MATLS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM LIGHT. NATURE OF
    HAZARD:OXIDIZER,POISON.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST ACCEPTABLE,GENERAL MECHANICAL ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT:212C (414F). BOILING POINT:440C DEC.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:824F,DEC.
Spec Gravity:4.35
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT W/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MAY CAUSE FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION,LIBERATES
    TOXIC FUMES OF NO*X.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY W/ALL
    LOCAL,STATE,& FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED & LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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