AMES GOLDSMITH CORP -- SILVER NITRATE  -- 6810-00-233-0124
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE
MSDS Date:11/20/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-0124
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMES GOLDSMITH CORP
Address:21 ROGER ST.
City:GLENS FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:12801
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-792-5808
Emergency Phone Num:518-792-5808
CAGE:6Y172
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMES GOLDSMITH CORP
Address:21 ROGER ST.
Box:City:GLENS FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:12801
Country:US
Phone:518-792-5808
CAGE:6Y172

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE ESTABLISHED
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:MATERIAL IS CAUSTIC AND IRRITATING TO
    SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND EYES. CAN CAUSE BURNS, CAUSING SKIN TO
    DARKEN AND PEEL.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE "HEALTH HAZARD"

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

First Aid:INHALE: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION; EYE: WASH
    WELL WITH WATER, 6% COMMON SALT SOLUTION IF AVAILABLE; SKIN: WASH
    WELL WITH WATER; INGEST: POISONOUS, FATAL IF SWALLOWED. INDUCE
    VOMITING.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE PROPER MEDIA FOR THE FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL IS OXIDIZER. REACTS WITH
    ORGANICS TO PRODUCE FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS. ALSO REACTS WITH REDUCING
    AGENTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SOLID, SOAK UP SOLUTION, TO PLASTIC
    BAG OR BOTTLE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A SAFE, DRY PLACE, AVOID
    CONTACT WITH ORGANICS. DO NOT STORE IN WOODEN, CARDBOARD OR PAPER
    CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:NONE STATED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE.
    LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE MASK.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:414F/212C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:831F/444C
Vapor Pres:0
Spec Gravity:4.35
Solubility in Water:952 GR/100 ML @100C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR WHITE ODORLESS CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID REDUCING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE STATED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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