General Information
Revision date
2017-11-17
Product name
Silver nitrate
Emergency telephone
Medical: 1-800-498-5701 or +1-303-389-1414
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids, Category 2 Corrosive to metals, Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1B Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust or mist. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. 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/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
