BETZ LABORATORIES, INC -- 207 SILVER NITRATE  -- 6810-00F015184
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:207 SILVER NITRATE
MSDS Date:05/18/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F015184
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BETZ LABORATORIES, INC
Address:4636 SOMERTON ROAD
City:TREVOSE
State:PA
ZIP:19047
Info Phone Num:(800) 877-1940
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 877-1940
CAGE:0PMX2
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BETZ LABORATORIES INC., BETZ INDUSTRIAL
Address:822 CONTRA COSTA BLVD SUITE 101
City:PLEASANT HILL
State:CA
ZIP:94523
Country:US
Phone:415-825-2880/800-877-1940
CAGE:0PMX2
Company Name:BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE RESEARCH CENTER
Address:FORT DETRICK
Box:City:FREDERICK
State:MD
ZIP:21701
Country:US
CAGE:24744

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG AG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG AG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: SLIGHTLY IRRITATING.
    INHALATION: IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES: SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. INHALATION:
    IRRITTION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA W/LARGE QUANTITY OF SOAP SOLUTION OR
    WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE
    VICTIM TO FRESH AIR & APPLY FIRST AID AS REQUIRED. INGESTION: DON'T
    FEED ANYT HING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS OR CONVULSIVE VICTIM.
    DILUTE CONTENTS OF STOMACH. INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:>200F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, FOAM OR WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (FULL FACE-PIECE TYPE).

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA, USE SPECIFIED PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN & ABSORB ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FLUSH AREA
    W/WATER. WET AREA MAY BE SLIPPER. SPREAD SAND/GRIT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
    DON'T FREEZE. IF FROZEN, THAW & MIX COMPLETELY PRIOR TO USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRATORS W/IN USE LIMITATIONS OR ELSE USE
    SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORS. USE A RESPIRATOR W/DUST/MIST FILTERS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH OFF AFTER EACH USE. REMOVE/WASH
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:1
pH: 5.3
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(ETHER = 1): <1
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, LIQUID, W/NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ELEMENTAL OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WATER CONTAMINATED W/THIS REAGENT MAY BE SENT TO
    A SANITARY SEWER, IN ACCORDANCE W/ANY LOCAL AGREEMENT, A TREATMENT
    FACILITY OR DISCHARGED UNDER A NPDES PERMIT. INCINERATE OR BURY IN
    APPROVED LANDFILL .

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