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EC/CAS
7761-88-8
Name of the chemical
Silver nitrate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
Silver nitrate
Product Synonyms
Lunar caustic; Silver (1+) nitrate; Nitric acid, silver (1+) salt
Chemical name
Silver Nitrate
CAS No.
7761-88-8
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Company Information
company name
Finar Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@finarchemicals.com
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive). The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing. Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death. Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns and ulcerations. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation.
Potential chronic health
Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to lungs. The substance may be toxic to mucous membranes, skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis. Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung damage. p. 1
