Material Safety Data
Sheet
Lead
ACC# 12510
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Lead
Catalog
Numbers: S71957, S75257, S80049, L18-500, L246-500, L27-1LB, S719571,
NC9657609, XXL24625KG
Synonyms: Lead Metal
Company
Identification:
Fisher
Scientific
1 Reagent
Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number:
201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For
International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7439-92-1 |
LEAD |
99.8 |
231-100-4 |
Hazard
Symbols: T
Risk Phrases: 20/22 33 61 62
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: bluish white, silvery gray. Caution! Causes eye
and skin irritation. May be absorbed through intact skin. May cause respiratory
and digestive tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. May
cause kidney damage. Can cause adverse reproductive effects. May cause fetal
effects. Dangerous for the environment.
Target Organs:
Kidneys, central nervous system, blood forming organs.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the
skin.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of lead compounds can cause toxic
effects in the blood-forming organs, kidneys and central nervous system.
Symptoms of lead poisoning or plumbism include weakness, weight loss, lassitude,
insomnia, and hypotension. It also includes constipation, anorexia, abdominal
discomfort and colic.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory
tract irritation. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is
characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough,
weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. May
cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic: Chronic exposure may cause reproductive disorders
and teratogenic effects. Chronic exposure to lead may result in plumbism which
is characterized by lead line in gum, headache, muscle weakness, mental changes.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty
of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits further
exposure.
Ingestion: Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT
induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of
milk or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to
Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: The use of Dimercaprol or BAL (British
Anti-Lewisite) as a chelating agent should be determined by qualified medical
personnel. The use of d-Penicillamine as a chelating agent should be determined
by qualified medical personnel. The use of Calcium disodium EDTA as a chelating
agent should be determined by qualified medical personnel.
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Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the
surrounding fire. Substance is noncombustible. Dust can be an explosion hazard
when exposed to heat or flame.
Extinguishing Media: For
small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish
surrounding fire.
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and
place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Provide ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands
before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with
adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing
before reuse.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep
from contact with oxidizing materials. Keep containers tightly closed.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be
equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible
exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| LEAD |
0.05 mg/m3 TWA |
as Pb: 0.100 mg/m3 TWA; see Appendix C for
supplementary exposure limits as Pb: 100 mg/m3 IDLH |
as Pb: 50 ug/m3 TWA PEL; 30 ug/m3 action
level; Poison (se |
OSHA Vacated
PELs: LEAD: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described
by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves
and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear
appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN
149 approved respirator when necessary.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance: bluish white, silvery gray
Odor: none
reported
pH: Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure: 1.3 mm Hg @
970C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not
applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: 1740
deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:327.4 deg C
Autoignition
Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits,
Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility:
Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:11.3
Molecular
Formula:Pb
Molecular Weight:207.2
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions
to Avoid: Dust generation, excess heat, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Lead/lead oxides.
Hazardous
Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 7439-92-1: OF7525000
LD50/LC50:
Not
available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7439-92-1:
ACGIH:
A3 - Animal Carcinogen
California: carcinogen; initial date 10/1/92
OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen
Epidemiology: There are several reports that certain lead compounds
admini stered to animals in high doses are carcinogenic, primarily producing
renal tumors. Salts demonstrating carcinogenic ity in animals are usually
soluble salts. Epidemiologica l studies have not shown a relationship between
lead exposur e and the incidence of cancer in lead workers. However, one study
of lead-exposed workers demonstrated a statistically significant elevation in
the standardized mor tality ratio for gastric and lung cancer in battery plan t
workers only.
Teratogenicity: Lead penetrates the placental barrier
and has caused fetal abnormalities in animals. Excesssive exposure to lead
during pregnancy has caused neurological disorders in infants.
Reproductive Effects: Reproductive effects from lead have been
documented in animals and human beings of both sexes. In battery workmen with a
mean exposure of 8.5 years to lead, there was an increased frequency of sperm
abnormalities as compared with a control group.
Neurotoxicity: Subtle
neurologic effects have been demonstrated with relati vely low blood levels of
lead. The performance of lead wor kers on various neurophysiological tests was
mildly redu ced when compared with a control group. Anxiety, depre ssion, poor
concentration, forgetfulness, mild reductions in motor and sensory nerve
conduction velociitie s have been documented in lead-exposed workers.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data
available.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
Ecotoxicity: No
data available. LC50 Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica), males or females, 14
days old, oral (5-day adlibitum in diet) >5,000 ppm; at 1000, 2236 & 5000
onset of toxic signs began at 7, 7 & 7 days and remissed at 11, 11 & 12
days, respectively, no mortality was observed; control references were dieldrin
& dicrotophos; corn oil diluent was added to diet at ratio of 2:98 by wt;
(extreme concentrations: 1,000-5,000 ppm) /Lead metal, 100%.
Environmental: Terrestrial: Extremely stable metal. While some
corrosion may be expected in soil, generally an inert coat of an insoluble salt
will form and limit further corrosion. Aquatic: Lead will simply sink into the
sediment. Atmospheric: Will be in particulate matter and be subject to washout
and gravitational settling. Will biodegrade and bioconcentrate.
Physical: No information available.
Other: For more
information, see "HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EXPOSURE DATA."
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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US
DOT |
IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada
TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
RQ, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.
(CONTAINS LEAD SHOT) |
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No information available. |
| Hazard Class: |
9 |
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| UN Number: |
UN3077 |
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| Packing Group: |
III |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed on the TSCA
inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the
chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test
Rule.
Section 12b
CAS# 7439-92-1: 6a/12b
TSCA Significant
New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under
TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 7439-92-1: final RQ
= 10 pounds (4.54 kg) (no reporting of releases of this hazardous
Section
302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA
Codes
CAS # 7439-92-1: acute, chronic.
Section 313
This
material contains LEAD (CAS# 7439-92-1, 99 8%),which is subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean
Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does
not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of
the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS#
7439-92-1 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly
hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7439-92-1 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
The following statement(s)
is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains LEAD, a chemical known to the state of California
to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains LEAD, a chemical known to the
state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
California No Significant Risk Level: CAS# 7439-92-1: NOEL = 0.5 ug/day
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in
Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T
Risk
Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 33 Danger
of cumulative effects.
R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R 62
Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Safety
Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7439-92-1: No
information available.
Canada
CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed on Canada's
DSL List. CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a
WHMIS classification of D2A.
CAS# 7439-92-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient
Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7439-92-1: OEL-FRANCE:TWA
150 mg/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.1 mg/m3
OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
4/29/1999
Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000
The information above is
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to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
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possibility of such damages.