POLYSCIENCES INC -- SILVER NITRATE  -- 6810-00-145-0478
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/20/1983
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-145-0478
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY ROAD
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-343-6484
Emergency Phone Num:215-343-6484
Preparer's Name:J.V.D.
CAGE:9C365
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:400 VALLEY RD
Box:City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-343-6484
CAGE:32939
Company Name:POLYSCIENCES INC
Address:PAUL VALLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
City:WARRINGTON
State:PA
ZIP:18976
Country:US
Phone:215-313-6484
CAGE:9C365

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: 63.5%
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO EYE AND
    SKIN. MODERATELY TOXIC. AEROSOLS, MISTS OR DUSTS ARE IRRITATING TO
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL AID. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS, SEE MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFO RE REUSE. INHAL: REMOVE FROM FURTHER EXPOSURE. IF DISCOMFORT
    PERSISTS, SEE MD. INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF
    WATER AND STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:MAY USE WATER ON FIRES NEAR SILVER NITRATE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZING MATERIAL. INCREASES
    FLAMMABILITY OF COMBUSTIBLE, ORGANIC OR OTHER OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT AND ISOLATE FOR RECOVERY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DANGER! POISON! CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
    PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM COMBUSTIBLE ORGANIC AND OTHER READILY
    OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
    RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD 
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL INDUSTRIAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    SHOES MUST BE WORN. EMER EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:4.35
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS AND ODORLESS RHOMBIC CRYSTALS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES, ANTIMONY SALTS, HALIDES, ARSENITES, THIOCYANATES, FERROUS
    SALTS, PHOSPHATES, OIL, HYPOPHOSPHITES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOX.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE
    FACILITY PER LOCAL, FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS.

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