MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Lead Nitrate
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central, Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld. 4817 Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Lead nitrate
Product Name
Other Names
C151
Product Code
UN 1469
U.N. Number
5.1
Dangerous Goods Class
6.1
and Subsidiary Risk
2Y
Hazchem Code
S7
Poison Schedule
Metal stain
Use
Physical Description and Properties
White odourless crystals
Appearance
Not applicable
Boiling Point/Melting Point
Not applicable
Vapour Pressure
4.53
Specific Gravity
No data
Flash Point
Negligible fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Flammability Limits
Easily soluble in cold water
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Pb(N03)2 10099-74-8 95 鈥? 100%
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
Highly toxic. Lead salts may cause fatigue, disturbance of sleep, abdominal pain, nausea,
Swallowed:
headache, anorexia, metallic taste in mouth, muscle and joint pain, dizziness, colic, paralysis,
hypertension, thirst, vomiting, constipation or diarrhoea, muscle weakness, irritability,
encephalopathy, paraesthesia, convulsions, coma and death. Prolonged overexposure can severely
damage red blood cell formation, central and peripheral nervous system, lung, liver and kidney
damage with oliguria, haemaluria, albuminuria, haemaglobinuria, Estimated lethal dose os 0.5g
lead. Nitrates may be reduced to nitrites by bacteria in the digestive tract. Signs and symptoms of
nitrate poisoning including methemoglobinemia with cyanosis, nausea, dizziness, increased heart
rate and respiratory paralysis.
Dust may cause irritation, redness and possible damage due to abrasiveness.
Eye:
Contact over short periods of time may cause severe irritation or burns. Readily absorbed through
Skin:
the skin.
Highly toxic! Local irritation of the bronchi and lungs can occur. In case of acute exposure,
Inhaled:
symptoms such as metallic taste, chest and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, central nervous
system depression, numbness, aching muscles, weakness, dyspnoea, and increased blood levels
may follow. Prolonged exposure or repeated exposure can lead to lead poisoning and death (see
swallowed).
Symptoms of chronic exposure are like those for ingestion. Lead is a cumulative poison and even
Chronic:
exposure to small amounts can raise the body鈥檚 content to toxic levels. Tiredness, loss of weight,
insomnia, blue line on gums, gastrointestinal disorder (constipation and colic), muscle weakness,
hypertension with bradycardia, polyneuropathy, nephropathy, anaemia, nephritis, encephalopathy,
eye, lung, central and peripheral nervous system, liver, kidney, blood, thyroid damage.
Reproductive toxin, teratogen, embryotoxic and carcinogen. Lead compounds may cause testicular
damage, sterility, sperm abnormalities, menstrual disorders, adverse effects on general
reproductive performance in humans. Passes through the placental barrier (can cause birth defects,
postnatal development injury, increased foetal lethality and delayed foetal development). Excreted
in maternal milk in animal. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicity of
this substance has not been fully investigated.
First Aid:
If victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse out mouth and give 陆 to 1 glass of water to dilute.
Swallowed:
Induce vomiting. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, have victim lean forward with head down to
avoid breathing vomitus, rinse mouth and administer more water. Immediately transport victim to
an emergency facility. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water or normal saline, occasionally lifting upper
Eye:
and lower lids, until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15-20 minutes). Get medical
attention immediately.
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
Skin:
clothing and shoes. Seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Discard
contaminated leather articles such as shoes and belt.
Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial
Inhaled:
respiration. Keep person warm and at rest. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical
attention immediately.
Eye bath, safety shower
First Aid
Facilities:
Advice to
Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
ACGIH (Lead, elemental and inorganic compounds (as Pb)) TWA 0.05mg /(Pb)/m3
Exposure
Standards:
Use only in a chemical fume hood to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Do
Engineering
not use in unventilated spaces. Adequate ventilation and clean up must be maintained to minimise
Controls:
dust accumulation. Dust layers should not be permitted to accumulate.
Splash goggles. Impervious gloves (rubber or plastic), apron, coveralls and/or other resistant
Personal
protective clothing. Prior to use, user should confirm impermeability sufficient to protect skin.
Protection:
Have available and use as appropriate: face shields, rubber suits, aprons and boots. An approved
respirator is advised in the absence of proper environmental controls. If more than TLV, do not
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breathe vapour. Do not wear contact lenses.
Avoid high temperatures, sparks, open flames and all other sources of ignition, shock, friction,
Flammability:
contamination.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Oxidiser. Dangerous Goods Class 5.1 Sub. Risk 6.1 PG II Proper shipping name Lead Nitrate.
Storage and
Must be stored and transported in accordance with State or Territory dangerous goods regulation.
Transport:
Do not store near flammable or organic substances. Keep at temperatures not exceeding 30oC.
Store in a cool place away from heated areas, sparks and flame. Store in a well ventilated area.
Store away from incompatible materials. Do not add any other material to the container. Do not
wash down the drain. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from direct sunlight or strong incandescent
light. Keep container tightly closed and dry. Manipulate under an adequate fume hood. Avoid
raising dust. Empty containers may contain hazardous residue. Handle open container with care.
Minimise dust generation and exposure. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper,
oil, clothing). Since the product is unstable, avoid sudden shocks, like dropping or rolling. Do not
drop, roll or skid container.
Evacuate the area. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Sweep up and place in container for disposal.
Spills and
Avoid raising dust. Use non-sparking tools. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pick up
Disposal:
is complete. Do NOT empty into drains. Do NOT touch spilled material. Avoid contact with a
combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing). Spills of lead nitrate must be promptly removed.
Waste disposal: Dispose of waste material at an approved (hazardous) waste treatment/disposal
facility in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Use flooding quantities of water. Wear adequate personal protection to prevent contact with
Fire/Explosion
material or its combustible products. Self contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece
Hazard:
operated in a pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Cool containing vessels with
flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
OTHER INFORMATION
May react violently with reducing agents, organic materials, flammable/combustible
Incompatibilities
materials. Because of explosive reaction or explosive compound formation, lead nitrate
(Materials to avoid)
must not be mixed with ammonium thiocyanate, potassium acetate, lead hypophosphate,
metal powders (e.g. aluminium, iron, copper, copper alloys), carbon, boron phosphide,
cyanides, esters, phospham, phosphorus, sodium cyanide, hypophosphites, stannous
chloride, thiocyanates, isothiocyanates, sulfur, easily oxidisable materials, citric acid,
nitrates, phosphinates.
LD50: Acute: 74mg/kg (mouse)
Animal Toxicity Data:
Acute: 93mg/kg (rat)
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
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