Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7761-88-8
Name of the chemical
Silver nitrate
Concentration
>=1-<5
General Information
Version
8.12
Revision date
2026-07-30
Product name
Silver (Ag) standard solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
Emergency telephone
800 424 9300, +1 703 527 3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H332, H360, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Long term hazards
Category 1 aquatic hazard
Other hazards
Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P234 Keep only in original container. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity : Category 4 (Inhalation) Skin corrosion : Category 1B Serious eye damage : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Short-term (acute) : Category 1 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard Other hazards Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
