Silver Nitrate CAS 7761-88-8
Silver Nitrate (CAS 7761-88-8, formula AgNO3) is an industrial chemical with a molecular weight of about 169.87 g/mol. Its harmonised GHS classification carries the signal word Danger.
Identifiers
- Name
- Silver Nitrate
- CAS number
- 7761-88-8
- CLP index number
- 047-001-00-2
- EC number
- 231-853-9
- Molecular formula
- AgNO3
- Molecular weight
- 169.87 g/mol
- Also known as
- AgNO3
GHS classification
Harmonised classification under the CLP Regulation (Annex VI), index number 047-001-00-2. Signal word: Danger.
| Hazard class | Code | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids | H272 | May intensify fire; oxidiser. |
| Skin corrosion/irritation | H314 | Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard | H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard | H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Pictograms
- GHS03 Flame over circle
- GHS05 Corrosion
- GHS09 Environment
Suppliers may classify additional hazards from their own data, so a supplier's Safety Data Sheet can list more than the harmonised entry.
Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI, retrieved 2026-10-10. Confirm against the current consolidated text and your supplier's SDS before relying on it.
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Start free trialFrequently asked questions
- What is the CAS number of Silver Nitrate?
- The CAS Registry Number of Silver Nitrate is 7761-88-8.
- What is the chemical formula of Silver Nitrate?
- Silver Nitrate has the formula AgNO3 and a molecular weight of about 169.87 g/mol.
- What are the GHS hazards of Silver Nitrate?
- Silver Nitrate carries the signal word Danger. Its harmonised hazard statements are H272, H314, H400, H410: May intensify fire; oxidiser.; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.; Very toxic to aquatic life.; Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects..
- Which GHS pictograms apply to Silver Nitrate?
- GHS03 (Flame over circle), GHS05 (Corrosion), GHS09 (Environment).
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