Silver Nitrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H314, H318, H335, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Category 3 Respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 respiratory system Short-term (acute) hazardous to the aquatic environment Category 1 Long-term (chronic) hazardous to the aquatic environment Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H302 - Harmful if swallowed H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: respiratory system

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking • Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Avoid release to the environment • Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles

Response

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/physician • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. • IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • Rinse mouth. • Do NOT induce vomiting. • Collect spillage

Storage

Store locked up. • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available