MSDS Silver Nitrate (AgNO3) – Safety Data Sheet & GHS Hazards

Summary MSDS for Silver Nitrate (AgNO3), CAS 7761-88-8: substance identity, GHS hazard classification, hazard and precautionary statements, and links to the manufacturer's official SDS.

Identity summary

Name Silver Nitrate
Other names (IUPAC) –
Molecular formula AgNO3
CAS number 7761-88-8
Molar mass 169.873 g/mol
PubChem CID 24470

Hazard identification (GHS)

Signal word: DANGER

Pictograms:

GHS05 – Corrosive
Corrosive
GHS07 – Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
GHS08 – Health hazard
Health hazard
GHS09 – Environmental hazard
Environmental hazard
GHS03 – Oxidizer
Oxidizer

Hazard statements (H)

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
  • H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer.
  • H290: May be corrosive to metals.

Precautionary statements (P)

Prevention

  • P273: Avoid release to the environment.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
  • P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P234: Keep only in original packaging.
  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

  • P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
  • P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
  • P391: Collect spillage.
  • P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
  • P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
  • P301 + P312 + P330: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
  • P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
  • P305 + P351 + P338 + P310: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Storage

  • P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P406: Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
  • P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

The GHS classification above matches TCI (Tokyo Chemical Industry) official data for product I1245 Silver(I) Nitrate. Substance identity from PubChem CID 24470.

Download the official SDS & CoA

The applicable Safety Data Sheet is the manufacturer's SDS for the product and lot you purchase. For products available from AMI Scientific:

TCI I1245 – Silver(I) Nitrate Official SDS & CoA (TCI)
TCI I1245 – Silver(I) Nitrate View product

SDS and lot-specific CoA are sent with the quotation/order or on request.

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What is an MSDS/SDS?

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This summary was compiled by AMI Scientific from TCI official GHS data for information purposes. Classification may differ by concentration, form, and supplier. Always refer to the manufacturer's official SDS for the product and lot you use. Updated: 23-10-2026.