Silver Nitrate: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data =========================================================================== Flash Point: NOT FLAMMABLE Extinguishing Media: USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE(CCINFO- MSDS). Special Fire Fighting Proc: NONE(CCINFO-MSDS). Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: NONE(CCINFO-MSDS). =========================================================================== Reactivity Data =========================================================================== Stability: YES Cond To Avoid (Stability): LIGHT.EXCESSIVE HEAT,CONTAMINATIONS(CCINFO- MSDS). Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZERS/REDUCERS,ALKALI,ROH,NH4OH,ANTIMONY SALTS,ARSENITES,BR,CARBONATES,CL,I,SCN,FE,PO4,S,P,ACETYLENE(CCINFO) Hazardous Decomp Products: METALLIC SILVER AND NITROGEN OXIDES(CCINFO- MSDS). Hazardous Poly Occur: NO Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NONE =========================================================================== Health Hazard Data =========================================================================== LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50 AGNO3 RAT ORAL=29MG/KG Route Of Entry - Inhalation: NO Route Of Entry - Skin: YES Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO Health Haz Acute And Chronic: SKIN:IRRITATION,BURNS.EYES:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION;CRYSTALS MAY CAUSE BURNS.INGEST:SEVERE GASTROINTESTINITIS THAT MAY BE FATAL.INHAL:DUST CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE,THRAOT,MUCUOS MEMBRANES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.(SOURCE CCINFO-MSDS) Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO Explanation Carcinogenicity: NOT APPLICABLE. Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: SKIN/EYES/INHAL/INGEST:IRRITATION,BURNS. Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE KNOWN(CCINFO-MSDS). Emergency/First Aid Proc: INHAL:REMOVE TO FREAH AIR,GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.CALL PHYSICIAN.EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, WHILE LIFTING LIDS.CALL PHYSICIAN.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.CALL PHYSICIAN.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.(CCINFO-MSDS) =========================================================================== Precautions for Safe Handling and Use =========================================================================== Steps If Matl Released/Spill: MFG STATES TO FLUSH WITH WATER.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE AND RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF THE MATERIEL, KEEP IN MIND THAT IT CAN BE RECLAIMED IF IT IS NOT CONTAMINATED.PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSITION.(CCINFO-MSDS) Neutralizing Agent: NONE Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN COOL PLACE.KEEP BOTTLE CLOSED.KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. Other Precautions: NONE =========================================================================== Control Measures =========================================================================== Respiratory Protection: USE A NIOSH DUST RESPIRATOR IN THE ABSENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.(CCINFO-MSDS). Ventilation: LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST IF DUST IS PRESENT. Protective Gloves: RUBBER Eye Protection: CHEMICAL GOGGLES. Other Protective Equipment: CLOTHING TO PROTECT AGAINST SKIN CONTACT. Work Hygienic Practices: USE PRUDENT SANITARY AND HYGENIC PRACTICES. Suppl. Safety & Health Data: CCINFO-MSDS FOR AGNO3 WAS USED FOR REFERENCE,SINCE THE MSDS SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER WAS INCOMPLETE/POOR. Nitric Acid: Physical/Chemical Characteristics =========================================================================== Appearance And Odor: TRANSPARENT W/AN ACRID ODOR. Specific Gravity: 1 Solubility In Water: COMPLETE =========================================================================== Fire and Explosion Hazard Data =========================================================================== Flash Point: N/ R Extinguishing Media: APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS. Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID REACTS EXPLOSIVELY W/INCOMPATIBLES. STRONG BASES CAUSE VIOLENT SPLATTERING. HIGH TEMPS CAUSE CONTAINERS TO BURST. =========================================================================== Reactivity Data =========================================================================== Stability: YES Cond To Avoid (Stability): ELEVATED TEMPERATURES Materials To Avoid: CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID: REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE ORGANICS, READILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS, STRONG BASES, METALS Hazardous Decomp Products: FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS, NITROGEN OXIDE FUMES & VAPORS Hazardous Poly Occur: NO =========================================================================== Health Hazard Data =========================================================================== LD50-LC50 Mixture: ORAL HUMAN LDLO: 430 MG/KG Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES Route Of Entry - Skin: YES Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES Health Haz Acute And Chronic: IRRITANT. HAZARDS FOR DILUTE NITRIC ACID ARE EXPECTED TO BE LESS SEVERE THAN EXPOSURE TO CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID. CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID- INHALATION: FATAL/EDEMA OF LARYNX & BRONCHI/ CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS/PULMONARY EDEMA. EYE: PERMANENT DAMAGE/VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. SKIN: HARMFUL ABSORPTION. INGESTION: TEETH EROSION. Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO Explanation Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID- INHALATION: MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION/COUGHING/WHEEZING/LARYNGITIS/BREATH SHORTNESS/HEADACHE/ NAUSEA/VOMITING/SPASM/INFLAMMATION OF LARYNX/BRONCHI. EYE: BURNS/ IRRITATION. SKIN: BURNS/DEEP ULCER/STAIN OF BRIGHT YELLOW OR YELLOWISH BROWN COLOR. INGESTION: BURNS TO MOUTH/ESOPHAGUS & GI TRACT. Emergency/First Aid Proc: EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS, LIFTING LIDS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, THEN FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. WASH CLOTHING THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. SEND TO HOSPITAL. ONLY IF PATIENT CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. =========================================================================== Precautions for Safe Handling and Use =========================================================================== Steps If Matl Released/Spill: VENTILATE AREA. DILUTE SPILL W/WATER & NEUTRALIZE W/SODA ASH, LIMESTONE. WIPE UP & PUT INTO A SEALED CONTAINER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL SITE OFF W/WATER AFTER MATERIAL PICK UP IS COMPLETE. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Neutralizing Agent: SODA ASH, LIMESTONE Waste Disposal Method: CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR REGULATIONS. CORROSIVE. Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE. AVOID INHALATION/INGESTION/CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN. Other Precautions: CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID WILL ATTACK SOME FORMS OF PLASTICS, RUBBER, & COATINGS. =========================================================================== Control Measures =========================================================================== Respiratory Protection: MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: EXHAUST: CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection: CHEMICAL RESISTANT Other Protective Equipment: LAB COAT, EYE WASH, CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING Work Hygienic Practices: WASH CAREFULLY AFTER USE. REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. Suppl. Safety & Health Data: 20 PPM EACH OF ANTIMONY & THALLIUM; & 10 PPM OF SILVER, ALL IN 2% NITRIC ACID. acetone: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data =========================================================================== Flash Point: -4F,-20C Lower Explosive Limit: 2.6 Upper Explosive Limit: 12.8 Extinguishing Media: USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL. Special Fire Fighting Proc: FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE. Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. EXPLOSIVE AIR-VAPOR MIXTURES MAY FORM. =========================================================================== Reactivity Data =========================================================================== Stability: YES Cond To Avoid (Stability): HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS Hazardous Decomp Products: CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE. Hazardous Poly Occur: NO Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT APPLICABLE =========================================================================== Health Hazard Data =========================================================================== LD50-LC50 Mixture: (ORAL-RAT)8.5-10.7 G/KG;ALMOST NON-TOXIC Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES Route Of Entry - Skin: YES Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. INHALATION:CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. DERMATITIS. INHALATION:CNS DEPRESSION. INGESTION:NOT A LIKELY ROUTE OF ENTRY. Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO Explanation Carcinogenicity: THIS MATERIAL IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA. Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: EYES:IRRITATION. SKIN:REDDNESS, EDEMA OR DRYING OF THE SKIN. INHALATION:DROWSINESS, NARCOSIS, AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTION:NOT A LIKELY ROUTE OF ENTRY. Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Emergency/First Aid Proc: EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. ASPIRATION MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA. =========================================================================== Precautions for Safe Handling and Use =========================================================================== Steps If Matl Released/Spill: ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. USE SCBA OR SUPPLIED-AIR MASK FOR LARGE SPILLS OR IN CONFINED AREAS. CONTAIN SPILL. REMOVE WITH INERT ABSORBANT. Neutralizing Agent: NONE Waste Disposal Method: RE-EVALUATION OF THE PRODUCT MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE USER AT THE TIME OF DISPOSAL, SINCE THE PRODUCT USES, TRANSFORMATIONS, MIXTURES, AND PROCESSES MAY CHANGE CLASSIFICATION TO NON-HAZARDOUS. DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS. Precautions-Handling/Storing: KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED AND IN A COOL, DRY AREA. Other Precautions: NONE =========================================================================== Control Measures =========================================================================== Respiratory Protection: SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FOR CLEANING LARGE SPILLS OR UPON ENTRY INTO TANKS, VESSELS, OR OTHER CONFINED SPACES. Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION RECOMMENDED. Protective Gloves: RUBBER GLOVES Eye Protection: CHEMICAL GOGGLES OR GLASSES Other Protective Equipment: EYE WASH AND SHOWER Work Hygienic Practices: EXERCISE REASONABLE PERSONNEL CLEANLINESS. Suppl. Safety & Health Data: NONE