ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES GROUP INC -- SILVER METAL AND SOLUBLE SILVER COMPOUNDS (SILVER NITRATE)  -- 6665-00-859-2214
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER METAL AND SOLUBLE SILVER COMPOUNDS (SILVER NITRATE)
MSDS Date:09/01/1978
FSC:6665
NIIN:00-859-2214
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES GROUP INC
Address:1400 TAYLOR AVE
Box:9840
City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21284-9840
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-321-5200
Emergency Phone Num:301-321-5200
CAGE:23667
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES GROUP INC
Address:1400 TAYLOR AVE
Box:9840
City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21284-9840
Country:US
Phone:301-321-5200
CAGE:23667

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG(AG)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG(AG)/M3; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, ULCERS
    AND DISCOLORATION OF SKIN. IF INGESTED, MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL PAIN
    AND GASTROENTERITIS. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPSOURE MAY
    CAUSE ARGYRIA (DISCOLORATION/PIGME NTATION).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, ULCERS, DISCOLORATION OF SKIN;
    ABDOMINAL PAIN, GASTROENTERITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
    FLUSH WITH WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP.
    INHALED-REMOV E TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LOTS OF WATER. GET IMMEIDATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SILVER NITRATE IS A STRONG OXIDING
    MATERIAL CAPABLE OF INCREASING THE FLAMMABILITY OF COMBUSTIBLE,
    ORGANIC OR OTHER READILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE & DENY ENTRY. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL OR LEAK. ABSORB ON
    INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
    AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. RUBBER
    BOOTS, APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1=D1. MSDS IF PART D OF 4 PART KIT. HCC IS BASED ON PNI B. NOTE:
    DISPOSAL DATA- EPA/RCRA WASTE NUMBER D011 MAY APPLY TO
    UNUSED/UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT (PER DEMIL INTRUCTIONS).

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:772F,411C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:408F,209C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:772F,411C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:4.4
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO GREY SOLID; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE, AMMONIA, STRONG HYDROGEN PEROXIDE; MAY ATTACK SOME FORMS OF
    PLASTICS, RUBBER, COATINGS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT; CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES AND VAPORS (EG OXIDES OF
    NITROGEN) MAY BE RELEASED WHEN DECOMPOSED.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SILVER METAL AND SOLUBLE SILVER COMPOUNDS MAY BE
    DISPOSED OF IN SEALED CONTAINERS IN A SECURED SANITARY LANDFILL.
    DEMILITARIZATION WILL BE PER DRMS-H 4160.3 VOL 1 CHAPTER XVIII-3,
    SEPTEMBER 1990.

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