Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION-LC22710 (1000 PPM AG)
National Stock Number                    6810PLC227104
CAGE Code                                0MX47
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              181990
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        LABCHEM INC 
Street                                   200 WILLIAM PITT WAY
City                                     PITTSBURGH
State                                    PA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 15238
Information Phone                        412-828-5230

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               05AUG96
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 CAGE                           0MX47


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS
Boiling Point                            N/A
Melting Point                            N/A
Vapor Pressure                           14MMHG@20C
Vapor Density                            0.7
Specific Gravity                         1
Evaporation Rate                         >1
Solubility in Water                      COMPLETE
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/A
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/A
Extinguishing Media                      DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, FOAM
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CONTAINER IF POSS., AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS; KEEP UP WIND 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            MAY REACT VIOLENTLY W/AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE,AZINIDINE,1-BROMO-2-PROPYNE CALCIUM CARBIDE,ACETYLENE,ETHYL ALCOHOL (CONTD)
Materials to Avoid                       (CONTD SUPP.)ETHANOL/NITRIC ACID,ETHYLENEIMINE,ETHYLENE OXIDE,ETHYL HYDROPEROXIDE,HYDROGEN PEROXIDE,CXALIC ACID (CONTD)
Hazardous Decomposition Products         SILVER NITRATE DECOMPOSES AT 824F (440C) TO YIELD METALIC SILVER, NITROGEN, O2, AND TOXIC HAZARDOUS OXIDES OF NITROGEN 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT KNOWN TO OCCUR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       SEVERE SKIN, EYE, MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITANT; CAUSES SKIN PIGMENTATION, METHEMOGLOBIN FORMATION
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 INHALE: SORE THROAT,DYSPHEA,ARGYRIA (BLUE-GREY COLORATION) IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES INGEST: MILD-SEVERE GASTROENTERITIS THAT CAN BE FATAL,PAIN,BURNING OF MOUTH,THROAT,ABDOMEN,VOMITING,DIARRHEA,ANURIA,SHOCK,COLLAPSEVERTIGO,COMA,CONVULSIONS,DEATH,ARGYRIA,RENAL/VASCULAR HYPOTENSION. EYE:DAMAGE TO CORNEA/CONJUCTIVA
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE LISTED
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALE: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. MAINTAIN AIRWAY AND BLOOD PRESSURE. MEDICAL PERSONNEL ADMINSTER O2. KEEP VICTIM WARM, AT REST. GET MEDICAL AID AT ONCE. SKIN: IMMED. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER. FLUSH W/LG AMTS OF WATER (15-20 MIN.)UNTIL NO CHEMICAL REMAINS. COVER BURNS LOOSELY W/STERILE BANDAGES. GET MEDICAL AID AT ONCE. (CONTD)


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       ABSORB W/VERMICULITE, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, OR OTHER SUITABLE INERT ABSORBANT. SCOOP INTO PLASTIC CONTAINER AND LABEL FOR DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       (1ST AID)INGEST:TO DILUTE CHEMICAL.TREAT METHEMOGLOBINEMIA.GET MEDICAL AID IMMED
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL LAW 
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE AT ROOM TEMP., CAPPED AND PROTECTED FORM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS 
Other Precautions                        (CONTD 1ST AID)EYE: FLUSH IMMED. W/LG AMTS OF WATER (15-20 MIN) LIFTING UPPER/LOWER LIDS UNTIL CHEMICAL IS GONE. COVER BURNS LOOSELY W/STERILE NON-MEDICATED BANDAGES. GET MEDICAL AID AT ONCE. INGEST: GIVE CONCIOUS VICTIM SALT WATER (CONTD)


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NOT REQUIRED FOR NORMAL USE 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves                        WEAR GLOVES
Eye Protection                           SPASH PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH FOUNTAIN IN IMMEDIATE WORK AREA
Work Hygenic Practices                   DO NOT WEAR CONTACTS WHEN WORKING W/CHEMICALS 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          (CONTD INCOMPATIBLE MAT.) PEROXYMONOSULFURIC ACID,PHOPHORUS,PHOPHORUS ISOCYANTE, SULFER, TARTARIC ACID, SOME PLASTICS, CUPROUS ACETYLIDE
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        YES
Contact Code                             SEVERE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           SEVERE SKIN, EYE, MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITANT, METHEMOGLOBIN FORMATION, ARGYRIA, DAMAGE TO CORNEA (MAY BE PERMANENT), BRONCITIS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS, DISCOLORATION OF EYE,REANL/VASCULAR HYPOTENSION, CONVULSIONS, COMA, VERTIGO, SHOCK, COLLAPSE, ANURIA, SALIVATIONS, VOMITING, CONVULSIONS, DEATH 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       4
Unit of Measure                          LR


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          (AGCPD) SILVER NITRATE (.5%-17%)
CAS Number                               7761888
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  17
OSHA PEL                                 N/E
ACGIH TLV                                N/E
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          WATER, BALANCE
CAS Number                               7732185
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0
OSHA PEL                                 N/E
ACGIH TLV                                N/E