Description
Silver nitrate, min. 99 %, Ph.Eur., extra pure, Molar mass (M) 169,88 g/mol, Density (D) 4,35 g/cm³, Boiling point (bp) 440 °C, CAS No. 7761-88-8, UN-Nr. 1493, EC No. 231-853-9, Empirical formula AgNO3
In histology silver nitrate is used for silver impregnation. It results a fine precipitation of silver visualising different structures in specimens, e.g. reticular fibres of connective tissue, fine neurocytes.
Technical Information
| Checked according to pharmacopoeia | Ph. Eur. |
Compliance & Safety Information
Danger
Hazard Statements (H-Phrases)
H272
H272 – No description available
H290
May be corrosive to metals
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H410
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements (P-Phrases)
P273
P273 – No description available
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
P305+P351+P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.