Silver nitrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS Oxidizing solids: Category 2 HEALTH HAZARDS 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 (Respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1 (respiratory system) ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute): Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic): Category 1 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Health hazards

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 (Respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1 (respiratory system)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute): Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic): Category 1 Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use water in large amounts to extinguish. Collect spillage. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Oxidizing material. Organic or combustible material may catch fire in contact with it.