GFS CHEMICALS INC -- SILVER NITRATE, 378  -- 6810-00N085214
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE, 378
MSDS Date:05/01/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N085214
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-881-5501
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:LM
CAGE:0TNM0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Address:3041 HOME RD
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Phone:740-881-5501;FAX:5989
CAGE:0TNM0

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

Ingred Name:SILVER (I) NITRATE (1:1); (SILVER NITRATE) (SARA 313)
    (CERCLA)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3 (AG)
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, MOUSE) 50 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE AND IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES
    AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. TOXIC INTERNALLY. SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC
    OVEREXPOSURE INCLUDE DISCOLORATION OF SKIN AND GUMS (ARGYRIA).
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:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE
    OXYGEN/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) . EYES: WASH EYES THOROUGHLY WITH
    WATER AFTER CONTACT FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: WAS H SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH WATER AFTER CONTACT. INGEST: IF
    SWALLOWED, GIVE WATER OR MILK AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Extinguishing Media:FIGHT SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZING MATERIAL. MAY REACT WITH AMINES
    TO FORM EXPLOSIVES. WILL INCREASE FLAMMABILITY OF COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP SOLIDS FOR SILVER RECOVERY. ABSORB
    LIQUIDS INTO ABSORBENT AND SAVE FOR RECOVERY. CHECK WITH LOCAL
    REGULATIONS BEFORE DISPOSING TO SEWER; MOST LOCALITIES HAVE STRICT
    LIMITATIONS. DISPOSE TO HAZ ARDOUS WASTE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHILE HANDLING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: & FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:414F,212C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:824F,440C
Spec Gravity:4.35
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH AMINES, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO HAZARDOUS SELF-REACTIVITY. OXIDIZING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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