Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7761-88-8
Name of the chemical
Silver nitrate
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
This safety data sheet was created pursuant to the requirements of
Revision date
2025-12-19
Product name
Silver nitrate
Product Synonyms
Nitric acid, silver salt
CAS No.
7761-88-8
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H314, H335, H360D
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May damage the unborn child
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Keep only in original packaging Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 2 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements Signal Word
