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
Emergency telephone
(800)424-9300
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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
Soluble silver salts are toxic. Ingestion will cause chemical burns, as well as damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Convulsions and death may result. 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.
