Silver nitrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H302, H314, H400, H410, H421, H431

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 5.1.1B - Oxidising substances that are liquids or solids: medium hazard 8.1A - Substances that are corrosive to metal 8.2B - Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue 8.3A - Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue 9.1A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment 6.1D - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.9A - Substances that are toxic to human target organs or systems 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 9.2A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the soil environment 9.3A - Substances that are very ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H421 - Very toxic to the soil environment H431 - Very toxic to terrestrial vertebrates

Precautionary statements

P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P234 - Keep only in original container P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

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