Silver nitrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H360, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Oxidizing solids Category 2 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 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. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously 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. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids : Category 2 Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard