Silver Nitrate handling procedure
Don't forget to wear eye protection when working with Silver Nitrate. NEVER get Silver Nitrate powder or solutions into your eyes.
Don't forget to wear Hand gloves. Before initiating Do not contact your skin with Silver Nitrate solutions. If you do, the moment you go into sunlight, the exposed skin will turn black.
This unsightly, but generally harmless color will last for about 10 days. There is no way to get it off, once it has turned black.
Preventing Silver Nitrate stains on your skin