Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7761-88-8
Name of the chemical
Silver nitrate
Concentration
>=99
General Information
Revision date
2017-09-01
Product name
SILVER NITRATE
Product Synonyms
N-O3-Ag, AgNO3, silver (I) nitrate, lunar caustic, nitric acid, silver (1+) salt, Argenti Nitras, Nitrato de Plata, 139078
Chemical name
silver nitrate
CAS No.
7761-88-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In photography; manufacture of mirrors; silver plating; sympathetic and indelible inks; dyeing hair; colouring porcelain. Extensively used in analytical chemistry In medicine, sterile 0.2-0.6% solutions are used for eye drops
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Company Information
company name
Bio-Strategy Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@bio-strategy.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H314, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule S6 and S2 Oxidizing Solid Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Acute Aquatic Hazard [1] Category 1, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 1 *LIMITED EVIDENCE Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. *LIMITED EVIDENCE
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
