This silver nitrate, with a Molecular Weight of 169.87 g/mol, falls under the substance groups of Nitrates and Silver compounds. It is a reagent within the category of General Reagents, specifically for histology and microscopy purposes. The CAS Number for this compound is 7761-88-8. In the workplace, it requires various safety measures such as wearing safety goggles, safety gloves, and adherence to no smoking, open flames, and eating policies due to its corrosive and oxidizing nature. Additionally, it is recommended to set an occupational exposure limit value of 0.01 mg/m3 for an 8-hour workday, according to Directive 2006/15/EC.

• CAS Number: 7761-88-8
• Molecular Formula: Ag
• Molecular Weight: 107.868
• Exact Mass: 106.90509
• Boiling Point: 4014 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 1763.5 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Density: 10.5 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
• H400 (70.4%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
• H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]