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Silver nitrate

CAS 7761-88-8
EC 231-853-9

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Silver nitrate
Product Code
BP2546-100; BP2546-500
Chemical Name
Silver nitrate
Synonyms
Nitric acid, silver salt.

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7761-88-8 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-853-9 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119513705-43

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals. Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites; Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals; Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent; Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

Uses advised against

No Information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

F

Fisher Scientific UK

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

A

Acros Organics BVBA

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

001-703-527-3887

Emergency Contact

001-201-796-7100

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 99

CHEMTREC

001-800-424-9300

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Ox. Sol. Cat. 2 H272
Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 1 H410

GHS Pictograms

GHS03 - Oxidizing

GHS03

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
H290 May be corrosive to metals
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary Statements

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Silver nitrate EC: 231-853-9 7761-88-8 95% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Immediate medical attention is required.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.

Symptoms: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical attention is required.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

Unsuitable media

No information available.

Specific hazards

Corrosive Material. Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. May ignite combustibles (wood paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Instructions

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Environmental

Should not be released into the environment.

Cleanup methods

Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe vapors/dust. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Do not store near combustible materials.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Fire prevention

Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Hands

Protective gloves. Glove materials: Natural rubber, Nitrile rubber, Neoprene, PVC. Breakthrough time: See manufacturers recommendations. EU standard: EN 374. (minimum requirement)

Eyes

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Respiratory

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly. Large scale/emergency use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask: Particle filtering: EN149:2001. When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Skin/Body

Long sleeved clothing

Environmental

Prevent product from entering drains. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Molecular Weight
169.87
Colour
White
Metal Corrosion
---
Properties Status
---
Solidification Point
---
Boiling Point
444 °C / 831.2 °F
Odor Threshold
No data available
Solubility In Water
219 g/100ml (20°C)
Vapor Density
Not applicable
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Ph
5.4-6.4
Physical State
Solid
Flash Point
No information available
Partition Coefficient
0.19
Odor
Odorless
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Density
No data available
Appearance
White
Physical State Data
solid
Melting Point
212 °C / 413.6 °F
Crystallisation Point
---
Colour Intensity
---
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable
Form
---
Bulk Density
No data available
Solubility
No information available
Cloud Point
---
Freezing Point
---
Relative Density
No data available
Softening Point
No data available
Solubility In Fat
---
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Flammability
No information available
Decomposition Temperature
>444°C
Voc Content
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire, Light sensitive.

Reactivity

Yes

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

Avoid

Avoid dust formation. Incompatible products. Excess heat. Combustible material. Exposure to light.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents. Strong reducing agents. Combustible material. Metals. Amines.

Decomposition

Nitrogen oxides (NOx).

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Should not be released into the environment. Waste is classified as hazardous. Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Waste Codes

Waste Codes are not product specific, but application specific. EWC
14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1493
Shipping Name
Silver nitrate
Transport Class
5.1
Packing Group
II
ADR

No special precautions required

IMDG

No special precautions required

IATA

No special precautions required

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Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Silver nitrate known by?

Silver nitrate is also known as: Nitric acid, silver salt.

What is the hazard signal word for Silver nitrate?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Silver nitrate?

Silver nitrate is a solid appearing as white with white color. It has odorless odor.

What is the solubility of Silver nitrate?

No information available

What is Silver nitrate used for?

Laboratory chemicals. Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites; Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals; Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent; Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

What are the hazard statements for Silver nitrate?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer
  • H290: May be corrosive to metals
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

What is the melting point of Silver nitrate?

The melting point is 212 °C / 413.6 °F and the boiling point is 444 °C / 831.2 °F.