J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- SILVER NITRATE,3426 -- 6810-00-233-0126 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE,3426
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-0126
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
Preparer's Name:NOT KNOWN
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: 99- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG AG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG AG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL MOUSE IS 50 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- EYE OR SKIN CONTACT CAN CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND
    BURNS OF MOUTH AND STOMACH, AND MAY BE FATAL. INHALATION OF DUST
    MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT I RRITATION. CHRONIC- NONE
    IDENTIFIED. TARGET ORGANS: NASAL SEPTUM, EYES, SKIN
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, MOUTH,
    STOMACH, EYES AND SKIN, SEVERE EYES OR SKIN BURNS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED

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

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED. ORA L:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER AND INDUCE
    VOMITING. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER ONLY. NO HALON, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY
    CHEMICAL. FOR LARGE FIRE, FLOOD AREA WITH WATER FROM A DISTANCE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS/AVOID BREATHING FUMES/DUSTS.MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA
    IF POSSIBLE.USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/LET BURN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
    FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTS. KEEP
    COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER
    AND COVER. REMOVE FROM A REA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM LIGHT, COMBUSTIBLES,
    ORGANIC/OTHER READILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:MAY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL).
    REACTION WITH FUELS MAY BE VIOLENT.FLAMMABLE POISONOUS GASES MAY
    ACCUMULATE IN TANKS.RUNOFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE/EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.DO NOT GET IN EY ES/ON SKIN.DO NOT GENERATE/BREATHE DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST OR FUMES
    IS APPARENT, A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST MISTS AND FUMES
    APPROPRIATE TO THE CONCENTRATION MAY BE WORN. IN EMERGENCY, WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHI NG APPARATUS OPERATED IN + PRESSURE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
    EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING
    AND EQUIPMENT, EYEWASH FOUNTAIN, EMERGENCY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:413F,212C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:824F,440C
Vapor Density:5.8
Spec Gravity:4.35
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS CRYSTALS - ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS,
    STRONG BASES, HALIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS & REAUTHORIZATION
    ACT (SARA) REQUIRES THAT SPILL OF >= 1LB (RQ) BE REPORTED TO
    NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER  AT 800-424-8802. EPA HAZARD
    WASTE:D001,D002.

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