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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Silver Sulfate
Section 01 - Product And Company Information
Product Identifier …………………….... Silver (I) Sulfate
Product Use …………………………...... Metal plating, chemical synthesis, chemical catalyst.
Supplier Name……………………….…. ClearTech Industries Inc.
1500 Quebec Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7K 1V7
Prepared By................……………..…... ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Phone: (306)664-2522
Preparation Date.........…………….…... February 6, 2013
24-Hour Emergency Phone…………... 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation...................………….….... Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Skin Contact / Absorption…….….... Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact................………….….... Causes serious eye irritation.
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Ingestion.....................………………. May be harmful of swallowed.
Exposure Limits……………………... No limits available.
Section 03 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredients........................
Silver (I) Sulfate
CAS Number...................…….……..... Silver (I) Sulfate
98-100%
10294-26-5
Synonym (s)...................……………... Sulfuric Acid Disilver (1+) Salt
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation....................……………….. Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has
stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Skin Contact / Absorption………….. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and plenty
of water. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.
Eye Contact..................…………….... Check for and remove any contact lenses. Flush immediately with water for
at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids apart to ensure complete
irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion......................………………. Wash out mouth with water provided victom is concious. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconcious person. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Additional Information.....…………... Conditions Aggravated By Exposure: May cause argyria [a slate-gray or
bluish discoloration of the skin and deep tissues due to the deposit of
insoluble albuminate of silver.] Conditions Aggravated By Overexposure:
Prolonged or repeated inhalation, application, or ingestion of silver
compounds may cause a permanent bluish discoloration of the skin and
mucous membranes.
Section 05 - Fire Fighting Measures
Conditions of Flammability……….... Non-flammable.
Means of Extinction........…………..... Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate
foam.
Flash Point....………………………….. Not applicable.
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Auto-ignition Temperature…………. Not applicable.
Upper Flammable Limit …………….. Not applicable.
Lower Flammable Limit...……….…... Not applicable.
Hazardous Combustible Products... Can decompose to emit toxic fumes under fire conditions [sulphur oxides,
silver oxides]
Special Fire Fighting Procedures..... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
Explosion Hazards………………….... Use proper safety equipment. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures
Leak / Spill................….……………... Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Only enter
area with PPE. Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from
entering sewers. Avoid dust formation. Spills: sweep up and containerize
for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or sweeping may be used to avoid
dust dispersal. Keep in a suitalbe, closed container for disposal.
Deactivating Materials...……….…... Not available.
Section 07 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures.......…………... Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid the formation of dust and aerosols.
Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage Requirements......……...….. Keep in an opaque, tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well ventilated
area. Product is light sensitive.
Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls
Protective Equipment
Eyes.………………………….………... Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn; they
may contribute to severe eye injury. ANSI approved safety glasses or
goggles.
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Respiratory…………………………...... NIOSH approved chemical cartridge respirator for
dust/mist/fume/radionuclide or self-contained breathing apparatus with full
face shield.
Gloves………………………………...... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber or PVC) should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.
Clothing………………………..……..... Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before
reuse.
Footwear……………………………...... Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all
times. No special footwear is required other than what is mandated at
place of work.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements………...... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel
enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply
sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.
Other………………………………….... Use mechanical exhaust or laboratory fume hood to avoid exposure.
Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.......……....………….... Colorless to white crystals or crystalline powder.
Odor and Appearance…..………….... Not available.
Odor Threshold....……………............ Not available.
Specific Gravity (Water=1)………….. 5.45 @ 29°C
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20oC)….…. Not available.
Vapor Density (Air=1)..…………….... Not available.
Evaporation Rate........……..…….….. Not available.
Boiling Point...............………….…..... 1985 °F 1085 °C
Freeze/Melting Point....…………….... 1206 °F 652 °C
pH............................……………….….. Not applicable.
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.... Not available.
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Bulk Density..............…………….…... 5.450 g/cm3
% Volatiles by Volume………..……... Not available.
Solubility in Water...………………..... Partly soluble.
Molecular Formula......………….….... Ag2SO4
Molecular Weight........……………..... 311.81 g/mol
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................…………....……………. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatibility..............…………..……….. Strong oxidizing agents. Avoid exposure to light.
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. Sulfur oxides, silver/silver oxides.
Polymerization...........…………….…….…. Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.................……..………….…. Can cause skin and eye irritancy, refer to sections 02 and 04.
Sensitization........…….......…………. No data available.
Chronic/Acute Effects……...……….. Refer to sections 02 and 04.
Synergistic Materials...……....……... No data available.
Animal Toxicity Data......…..………... LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Carcinogenicity......……......………... No data available.
Reproductive Toxicity..…...………... No data available.
Teratogenicity..........….....…………... No data available.
Mutagenicity...........…….....…………. No data available.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................……………... EC50: Daphnia- 0.004 mg/l- 48h.
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Biodegradability.............……….….... No data available.
Environmental Effects………………. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Section 13 - Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal...........…...…………... Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Section 14 - Transport Information
TDG Classification
Class……………..………………..….... 9
Group...............…………….......……... III
PIN Number.................……..……….... UN 3077
Other…………………………………..... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment and ensure all caps, valves, or closures are secured in the
closed position.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.......………….... D2B
NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS CONTAINS
ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.
Section 16 - Other Information
Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health
hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an
individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The
information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions of
handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages
incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods / MSDS coordinator
As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible Distribution®
initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that you forward
the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users. ClearTech will
send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request. If you have any
questions or concerns please call our customer service or technical service department.
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ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations
Corporate Head Office: 1500 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V7
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216
www.ClearTech.ca
Location
Richmond, B.C.
Calgary, AB.
Edmonton, AB.
Saskatoon, SK.
Regina, SK.
Winnipeg, MB.
Mississauga, ON.
Address
Postal Code
12431 Horseshoe Way
V7A 4X6
5516E - 40th St. S.E.
T2C 2A1
12020 - 142nd Street
T5L 2G8
19 Peters Ave, North Corman Park
S7K 1V7
555 Henderson Drive
S42 5X2
340 Saulteaux Crescent
R3J 3T2
7480 Bath Road
L4T 1L2
Phone Number
604-272-4000
403-279-1096
780-452-6000
306-933-0177
306-721-7737
204-987-9777
905-612-0566
Fax Number
604-272-4596
403-236-0989
780-452-4600
306-933-3282
306-721-8611
204-987-9770
905-612-0575
24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations - 306-664-2522