HACH COMPANY -- SILVER NITRATE  -- 6810-00-233-0124
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-0124
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010-6402
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
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
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252

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

Ingred Name:SILVER NITRATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7761-88-8
RTECS #:VW4725000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE TO EYES,SKIN & RESP. TRACT;CAUSES
    BURNS,SEVERE GASTROENTERITIS,DEATH.

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

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. KEEP WARM AND
    QUIET.ING:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.GIVE LG QUANT WTR.GIVE 1OZ MILK OF MG
    IN WTR OR 3 E GG WHT.SEE DR. IMM.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH OXIDIZABLE
    MATERIALS;MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP INTO A BEAKER AND DISSOLVE IN WATER.
    PLACE IN WUITABLE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY WELL VENTED LOW FIRE
    RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM HEAT,SHOCK,FRICTION. KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING-AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES,SKIN AND CLOTHING-KEEP FROM CONTACT WITH CLOTHING AND OTHER
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

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

Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN <TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED 07-28-85/PH OF AQ SOLN=6/

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

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:4.35
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID,COLORLESS CRYSTALS,NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZABLE,COMBUSTIBLE & ORGANIC MATERIAL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC NO*X,AG FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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