General Information
Revision date
2016-02-16
Product name
SILVER NITRATE, 10% AQUEOUS
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H315, H318, H361, H362, H370, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS03 Flame over circle Oxidizing Liquids – Category 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. GHS08 Health hazard Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 H361-H362 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast- fed children. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - H370 Causes damage to organs. Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - H372 Causes damage to organs through Category 1 prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS05 Corrosion Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS03 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
silver nitrate
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. · WHMIS-symbols: D1B - Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
Precautionary statements
Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see on this label). IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable