MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- SILVER NITRATE  -- 6810-00-233-0124
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-0124
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000, 314-539-1600
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE (SARA III)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.
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  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50, ORAL (MOUSE) = 50 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
    EYES AND SKIN., MAY DAMAGE EYES. INHALATION OF POWDER MAY CAUSE
    PULMONARY TRACT PROBLEMS. AVOID BREATHING DUST. INGESTION: HARMFUL
    OR POISONOUS. CHRONIC:PNEUMONCONIO SIS, LUNG DISEASE, COLORATION OF
    SKIN &CONJUCTIVA.
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST-PAIN AND BURNING IN MOUTH, BLACKENING OF
    SKIN AND MUCUS MEMBRANES, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.  EYE FURNS, & SKIN
    IRRITATION & PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN
    CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
    PERSIS T. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF
    WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE SHOWN BY MFR;USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
    SURROUNDNG FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MFR SHOWS NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTION; SWEEP UP OR VACUUM UP
    & PLACE IN PROPER CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OR RECLAMATION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
    REDUCING AGENTS;KEEP IN COOL,DRY PLACE AWAY FROM LIGHT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE IN WHILE USING CHEMICALS.
    AVOID SKIN/EYE CONTACT W/MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE. USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST
    MASK UNDER DUSTY CONDITIONS, OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
    IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR WHEN SPRAYING OR USING IN CONFINED SPACES.
Ventilation:MECH.(GEN)/LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES PROPER VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES MANDATORY
Other Protective Equipment:PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY
    SHOWER,EYE- WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILE WORKING WITH
    THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:831F,444C
Vapor Density:4.4
Spec Gravity:4.35
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS,TRANSPARENT OR WHITE CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FLAMMABLES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT POLYMERIZE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RECOVERY OF PRECIOUS METAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED
    PRIOR TO DISPOSAL. SEND FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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