Silver Nitrate (Cryst./Molecular Biology Grade), Fisher BioReagents

Description

For silver staining

Silver Nitrate is used in biochemistry to stain agarose and acrylamide gels. In histology, silver nitrate is used for silver staining to demonstrate reticular fibers, proteins and nucleic acids.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 444°C
• Melting Point: 212°C
• CAS: 7761-88-8
• Color: White
• pH: 5.4 to 6.4
• Physical Form: Solid
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99.7 %
• Molecular Formula: AgNO3
• MDL Number: MFCD00003414
• Merck Index: 15, 8657
• Synonym: silver nitrate, silvernitrate, lunar caustic, silbernitrat, argenti nitras, nitrate d'argent, nitric acid silver i salt, silver mononitrate, silver i nitrate, argerol
• InChI Key: SQGYOTSLMSWVJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [Ag+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O
• IUPAC Name: silver(1+) nitrate
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 169.87
• PubChem CID: 24470
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32130
• Formula Weight: 169.87
• Percent Purity: ≥99.7%
• Grade: Molecular Biology
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Silver Nitrate

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P234-Keep only in original container.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P262-Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• 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/.
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.