Material Safety Data Sheet
Silver bromide, 99%
ACC# 67015
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Silver bromide, 99%
Catalog Numbers:
AC210410000, AC210410050, AC210410250
Synonyms:
None
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
7785-23-1 |
Silver bromide (agbr) |
99.0 | 232-076-8 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: yellow solid.
Caution! Light sensitive. The toxicological
properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation. No information regarding eye irritation
and other potential effects was found.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. No information regarding skin irritation
and other potential effects was found.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological
properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully
investigated.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
Not published.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Silver bromide (agbr)
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Silver bromide (agbr):
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 700 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:432 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: IN WATER: 0.135 MG/L (25°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:6.4730g/cm3
Molecular Formula:AgBr
Molecular Weight:187.77
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
None reported..
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None reported.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 7785-23-1
unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7785-23-1:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
Not regulated as a hazardous material |
No information available. |
Hazard Class: |
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UN Number: |
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Packing Group: |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7785-23-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
This material contains Silver
bromide (agbr) (listed as Silver compounds), 99.0%, (CAS# 7785-23-1)
which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
CAS# 7785-23-1 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7785-23-1 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Silver
compounds), New Jersey, (listed as Silver compounds), Pennsylvania,
(listed as Silver compounds).
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7785-23-1: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7785-23-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7785-23-1 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #4 Date: 11/20/2008
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