Substance Information
Substance Information
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Silver nitrate
EC / List no.: 231-853-9
CAS no.: 7761-88-8
Mol. formula:
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP01) approved by the European Union, this substance causes severe skin burns and eye damage, is very toxic to aquatic life, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and may intensify fire (oxidiser).
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance may damage the unborn child, causes serious eye damage, may cause fire or explosion (strong oxidiser) and may be corrosive to metals.
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Some data submitters indicate they consider this substance as Toxic to Reproduction |
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
This substance is being reviewed for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: human hygiene, disinfection, veterinary hygiene, food and animals feeds, drinking water, preservation of fibres, leather, rubber, or polymers, preservation for liquid systems.
This substance is used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
manufacturing of the substance and
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
laboratory chemicals,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
photo-chemicals,
adhesives and sealants,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
coating products,
heat transfer fluids,
inks and toners,
metal working fluids,
paper chemicals and dyes,
perfumes and fragrances,
polishes and waxes,
water softeners,
water treatment chemicals and
welding & soldering products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
health services and
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
pulp, paper and paper products and
chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products and
laboratory chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products and
laboratory chemicals.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
health services,
scientific research and development,
building & construction work and
municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement),
electrical, electronic and optical equipment,
textile, leather or fur and
pulp, paper and paper products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
in the production of articles,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
as processing aid.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in the production of articles and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 01/06/2023