Silver Nitrate 20%, Aqueous

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification, (in accordance with 29 CFR1910.1200) Oxidizing liquid, Category 2 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

● May intensify fire; oxidizer ● Harmful if swallowed ● Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

● Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking. ● Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. ● Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. ● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. ● Wash skin thoroughly after handling. ● Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. ● Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

Response

● In case of fire: See section 5 for extinction methods. ● IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with ● water/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: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. ● IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. x Specific treatment: see first aid measures in section 4. ● Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

● Store locked up.

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

None 2.4 >1% of mixture with unknown acute toxicity None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification, (in accordance with 29 CFR1910.1200) Oxidizing liquid, Category 2 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1