SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAORATORIES INC. -- SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION-205C  -- 6850-00F023572
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE SOLUTION-205C
MSDS Date:06/06/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F023572
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAORATORIES INC.
Address:123 TRIANGLE DR.
Box:30576
City:RALEIGH
State:NC
ZIP:27622
Country:US
Info Phone Num:919-781-3120
Emergency Phone Num:919-781-3120
CAGE:94514
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LABORATORIES INC
Address:100 HUNTER PLACE
Box:City:YOUNGSVILLE
State:NC
ZIP:27596
Country:US
Phone:919-554-2244
CAGE:94514

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
OSHA PEL:10 UG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 UG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:ACETONE; DIMETHYL KETONE
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
OSHA PEL:1000PPM
ACGIH TLV:750PPM/1000STEL;9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
    WEAKNESS  EYES: IRRITATION. INGESTION: NAUSEA, HEADACHE, AND
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION, TEARING.  INHALTION:
    RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, WEAKNESS  INGESTION: NAUSEA, HEADACHE,
    UNCONSCIOUNESS

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

First Aid:INHALTION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIFICAL
    RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    SKIN: FLUSH W/SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: IF INDIVIDUAL IS
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 GLA SSES WATER; INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Flash Point:-18 G
Lower Limits:2.6%
Upper Limits:12.8%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICALS OR
    WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:REQUIRES SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
    W/FULLFACEPIECE COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAMES W/WATER FROM
    SIDES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL IS HIGHLY VOLATILE AND VAPORS
    CAN BE INITED BY LIGHT OR HEAT SOURCES DISTANT FROM MATERIAL
    HANDLING POINT

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL SPARKS, FLAMES & SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. STOP SPILL AT SOURCE & ABSORB THE SPILLED LIQUID ON SAND,
    CLAY, EARTH OR OTHER FLOOR ABSORBENT. SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINERS IN COOL, VENTILATED
    AREA; PREVENT ROM DIRECT EXPOSURE TO SUN LIGHT/ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT.
    KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IS REQUIRED IN
    AREAS WHERE EXPOSUR LIMIT IS EXCEEDED
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:MUST WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133 F
Vapor Density:>1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO HAZY SOLUTION W/SWEET ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:97%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ALKALIES, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE,
    HYDROCARBONS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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