Silver nitrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H318, H360, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification (United States) GHS Classification (United States) Oxidizing solids (Category 2) Corrosive to Metals (Category 1) Skin corrosion (Category 1A) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. 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. P304+P340+P310 - P305+P351+P338+P310 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P308+P313 IF EXPOSED or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids (Category 2) Corrosive to Metals (Category 1) Skin corrosion (Category 1A) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Pictogram(s) Signal word: Danger Hazard statement(s) H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.