General Information
Revision date
2015-12-01
Product name
Silver Nitrate 2% For Warthin Starry Method
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In Vitro Diagnostic use. Laboratory Use Only Bay Shore, NY 11706
Manufacturer Name
Poly Scientific R&D Corp
Emergency telephone
CONTACT CHEMTREC (24HR) 800‐ 424‐ 9300
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Company Information
company name
Poly Scientific R&D Corp
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
polyrnd@polyrnd.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
272 Oxidising liquids; Oxidising solids Cat 2 302 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 4 314 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 1A, B, C Danger May intensify fire; oxidiser. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 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. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if youfeel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER ordoctor/ physician. 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 or doctor/ physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol‐resistant foam for extinction. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None
