Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7761-88-8
Name of the chemical
Silver nitrate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-01-15
Product name
An aqueous solution of silver nitrate
CAS No.
7761-88-8
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Company Information
company name
Medical Chemical Corp
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Danger Fatal if swallowed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat drink or smoke while using this product. If swallowed, immediately call a poison center and rinse mouth with water. Administer antidote for silver poisoning if available. Safety Ratings Health Hazardous Flammability None Reactivity Reactive (Oxidizer) Contact Slight Recommended safety equipment: safety goggles, lab coat and proper gloves
Storage
General storage
NFPA Ratings
Health = 2 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 2
Potential health effects
The toxicology of this compound has not been completely examined. It is presumed that the toxicity of this item is similar to that of other soluble silver compounds. Inhalation: Corrosive Ingestion: Soluble silver salts are very toxic and ingestion causes chemical burns, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, death etc. Skin contact: Causes discoloration of the skin which may not be apparent until hours after contact. Eye contact: Corrosive to the eye. Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure can cause silver poisoning including a permanent blue discoloration of the skin. Aggravation of preexisting conditions: Unknown
