HACH CO. -- SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00-798-9789
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:05/24/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-798-9789
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Address:100 DAYTON RD
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224/303-669-3050
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-4224 OR 303-623-5716 SUPP.
Preparer's Name:NONE
CAGE:91224
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASPEN MANUFACTURING CO
Address:1812-2 UNDERWOOD BLVD
Box:1006
City:DELRAN
State:NJ
ZIP:08075
Country:US
Phone:609-461-4455
CAGE:47210
Company Name:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Phone:970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
CAGE:91224

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE (SARA III)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG AG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG AG/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:400 PPM/500 STEL
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM/500STEL;9394

Ingred Name:WATER, DEMINERALIZED
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: TO 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN, AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS, HEADACHE, INCOORDINATION,
    CRAMPS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, DEPRESSION, GIDDINESS, COMA,
    RESPIRATORY ARREST, DEATH. IT I S MODERATELY TOXIC. CHRONIC: NOT
    DETERMINED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AN INGREDIENT OF THIS MIXTURE IS AN
    EXPERIMENTAL CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT, NOSE, THROAT. MAY CAUSE
    DROWSINESS, HEADACHE, INCOORDINATION, CRAMPS, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIARRHEA, DEPRESSION, GIDDINESS , COMA, RESPIRATORY ARREST, DEATH.
    IT IS MODERATELY TOXIC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ISOPROPANOL MAY AGGRAVATE
    PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS AND IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTIONS SUCH
    AS OBSTRUCTIVE-AIRWAY DISEASES.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION:
    MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER TO DRINK.
    GET MEDICAL ATT ENTION IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>203F,>95C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SILVER NITRATE AND ALCOHOL MAY FORM
    EXPLOSIVE FULINIATES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB MATERIAL ON NON-REACTIVE MATERIAL.
    SCOOP UP ABSORBED MATERIAL AND DEPOSIT IN AN EPA APPROVED HAZARDOUS
    WASTE FACILITY. DECONTAMINATE SITE WITH A SOAP SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE PROTECTED FROM
    LIGHT AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING VAPORS OR MISTS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND
    BEFORE EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF LEVELS EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED STANDARDS, WEAR
    A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN RECOMMENDED
    EXPOSURE STANDARDS.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES.
Eye Protection:LABORATORY GRADE GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>205F,>96C
Spec Gravity:0.993
pH:4.9
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1.15 (REF. UNKNOWN)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO LIGHT, EVAPORATION, HIGH HEAT,
    OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT DETERMINED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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