SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date of issue: 09/02/98
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Catalogue No: P21589
ID No.: 1023400
Product name: Silver sulphate
Manufacturer/supplier identification
Company:
VWR International Ltd., Merck House, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TD, England
Telephone : + 44 (0) 1202 669700
Telefax : + 44 (0) 1202 665599
Emergency telephone No.: + 44 (0) 1202 669700
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization
Inorganic salt
Product name: Silver sulphate
CAS number: 10294-26-5
Molecular formula: Ag2SO4 = 311.79 g/mol
EC-No.: 233-653-7
3. Hazards identification
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
4. First aid measures
- Eye contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
- Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases obtain medical attention.
- Skin contact: Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Unless contact has
been slight, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
- Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Special risks:
May evolve toxic fumes in fire.
Suitable extinguishing media:
Not applicable
6. Accidental release measures
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Mix with sand, transfer carefully to container and arrange removal by disposal company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with
water and detergent.
For large spillages liquids should be contained with sand or earth and both liquids and solids transferred to salvage containers.
Any residues should be treated as for small spillages.
7. Handling and storage
Handling:
Avoid generation of dusts. Wash hands and face thoroughly after working with material. Contaminated clothing should be
removed and washed before re-use.
Storage:
Store at room temperature (15 to 25°C recommended). Keep well closed and protected from direct sunlight and moisture.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
UK Exposure Limits:
OES - Silver compounds (as A g ) :
Long term: 0.01 mg/m3 (ILV)
Personal protective equipment:
As appropriate to the situation and the quantity handled.
- Respirator: Dust respirator
- Ventilation: Extraction h o o d
- Gloves: Rubber or plastic
- Eye Protection: Goggles or face-shield
- Other Precautions: Plastic apron, sleeves, boots - if handling large quantities
9. Physical and chemical properties
General information:
Form:
Colour:
Odour:
solid
white
odourless
Health, safety and environmental information:
Melting temperature
Boiling temperature
Density(g/ml)
Solubility in water
10. Stability and reactivity
light-sensitive.
657°C
n/a
5.45
Practically insoluble
No data
11. Toxicological information
Quantitative data on the toxicity of this product are not available. The following applies to practically insoluble silver
compounds: long-term inhalation or ingestion can result in a persistent discoloration (grey to blue) of the skin and mucous
membranes (argyria).
Further data
No data
We have no evidence of carcinogenic effects. We have no evidence of mutagenic or teratogenic effects.
12. Ecological information
The following applies to silver compounds in general: biological effects: silver ions toxic for aquatic organisms; bacteria: Ps.
putida toxic from 0.006 mg/l up; protozoa: U. parduczi toxic from 0.1 mg/l up; arthropods: D. daphnia LC50: 0.5 mg/l; algae:
M. aeruginosa toxic from 0.0007 mg/l up; Sc. quadricauda toxic from 0.009 mg/l up
13. Disposal considerations
Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by regulations which vary according to
location. Contact your local waste disposal authority for advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company. Rinse out empty
containers thoroughly before returning for recycling.
14. Transport information
Not subject to transport regulations.
15. Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC directives
Symbol: Xi
Irritant.
R-phrases: R41
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
S-phrases: S22-26-39
Do not breathe dust. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear
eye/face protection.
EC-No.: 233-653-7
Local Regulations
16. Other information
Reason for alteration: Changes in Section : 1 4
Revision.
Supersedes edition of: 17/04/96
Date of issue:
Date of print:
09/02/98
08/12/03