AMES GOLDSMITH CORP -- SILVER OXIDE  -- 6810-00N057647
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SILVER OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/14/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N057647
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AMES GOLDSMITH CORP
Address:21 ROGER ST
City:GLENS FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:12801
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-792-5808
Emergency Phone Num:518-792-5808
CAGE:6Y172
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AMES GOLDSMITH CORP
Address:21 ROGER ST.
Box:City:GLENS FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:12801
Country:US
Phone:518-792-5808
CAGE:6Y172

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

Ingred Name:SILVER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-22-4
RTECS #:VW3500000
Fraction by Wt: 93.1%
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ARGYRIA, A BLUE-GREY DISCOLORATION OF
    THE SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & EYES MAY RESULT FROM INHALATION OF
    SILVER. DUST IRRITATING IF INHALED, MAY CAUSE NASAL BLEEDING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UNKNOWN.

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

First Aid:INHAL: EXCESS EXPOS CAN CAUSE COSMETIC
    DISCOLORATION(ARGYRIA). REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: WASH THOROUGHLY
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.
    INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Extinguishing Media:PROPER TO THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT 300C, EMITTING OXYGEN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACCUM UP, SAVE FOR RECLAMATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A SECURE PLACE, AVOID CONTACT
    WITH ORGANICS.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:R57A(AMERICAN OPTICAL) HEPA TYPE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO DUSTBAG OR WET SCRUBBER.
Protective Gloves:ELBOW LENGTH NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD SAFETY GLASSES .
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR PLASTIC APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING DUST; WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOLUB IN H*2O: 0.0017 GR/100 ML @ 20C. MP: DECOMP @ 572F,300C. VP:
    NON-VOLATILE.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPDAT
Vapor Pres:SUPDAT
Vapor Density:SUPDAT
Spec Gravity:7.22 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SUPDAT
Appearance and Odor:BROWN-BLACK POWDER W/NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AMMONIA, ORGANIC VAPORS, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND TO REFINER FOR SILVER RECOVERY. DISPOSE OF
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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