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Section 6  Accidental Release Measures 
 
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.  Isolate the hazard area and 
deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel.  Absorb spill onto an 
appropriate material.  Collect and dispose of all waste in accordance with 
applicable laws.  This material is a water pollutant; keep out of drains, sewers, 
ditches, and waterways.   
 
Section 7  Handling and Storage 
 
For improved performance, store at 2-6șC away from sunlight.  Use appropriate 
laboratory work practices, including wearing of laboratory coats, gloves, and 
protective eyewear.   
 
Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection: 
 
No exposure limits have been determined for nanocrystalline forms of this 
material.  The below exposure limits are based off the individual chemical 
components.  We recommend appropriate precautions be taken to limit exposure 
to this material. 
 
Exposure limits:   
 
Silver:  
 
OSHA PEL: Metal, Dust, and Fume: TWA 0.01 mg/m
3
 
ACGIH TLV: TWA (metal) 0.1 mg/m
3
, (soluble compounds as Ag) 0.01 mg/m
3
 
DFG MAK: 0.1 mg/m
3
; (salts) 0.01 mg/m
3
 
NIOSH REL: (Silver, metal and soluble compounds) TWA 0.01 mg/m
3 
 
Protective equipment: 
 
Wear appropriate gloves, protective clothing and eyewear and follow safe 
laboratory practices.  Emergency eye wash station and quick drench shower 
should be provided in the immediate work area as per the ANSI Z358.1 
guidelines. 
 
Section 9  Physical and Chemical Properties 
 
Physical State:  Liquid 
Color:  Orange solution 
Odor:  Not known. 
Boiling Point:  100 șC (~ 212 F) 
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