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Silver nitrate hazard data

The solution is often used to test for halides. The solid and solution cause burns and blacken the skin. Harmful if ingested. Wear eye protection. Wear disposable gloves if handling the solid.

Silver nitrate bottle

Irritant hazard warning

Solutions between 0.2 M and 0.5 M are labelled IRRITANT

Corrosive hazard warning

Solid and solutions equal to or greater than 0.5 M are labelled CORROSIVE

DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Dangerous with: Ammonia, ethanol, magnesium. Explosive mixtures or compounds may form.

Disposal: Very small amounts can be washed down the drain, diluting well with water. Always wash away silver-ammonia mixtures. Ask your teacher or technician for the silver residues bottle to put other waste silver salts in. This will be stored and professional disposal arranged.


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