EMS CATALOG NO: 17900
EMS PRODUCT: Lead Nitrate
DATE: 09/27/01
PAGE NUMBER: ONE OF 7
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: Lead Nitrate
SYNONYM: Lead dinitrate, Lead (II) nitrate, AC-5394,
AC-5394P, AC-5394T
CHEMICAL FORMULA: Pb(NO3)2
CAS# 10099-74-8
FORMULA WEIGHT: 331.20
MATERIAL USES: For laboratory use only.
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COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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NAME: Lead Nitrate
CAS#: 10099-74-8
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% BY WEIGHT: 95-100
TLV: EXPOSURE LIMITS: ACGIH (Lead, elemental and
inorganic compounds (as Pb)) TWA
0.05 mg/(Pb)/m3
TOXICITY VALUES OF THE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
LD50: Acute: 74 mg/kg (Mouse).
LC50: Acute: 93 mg/kg (Rat).
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE/ODOR: White odorless crystals.
pH (1% SOLN/WATER): Not available.
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available.
% VOLATILE: 0% @ 21oC
FREEZING POINT: Decomposes at 470oC
BOILING POINT: Not applicable.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 4.53 (Water = 1)
VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable.
WATER/OIL DIST. COEFF.: Not applicable.
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable.
SOLUBILITY: Easily soluble in cold water.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT: Not available.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not available.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available.
FIRE DEGRADATION PRODUCTS: Oxides of nitrogen and lead. Lead.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING PROCEDURES:
Use flooding quantities of water. Wear adequate personal
protection to prevent contact with material or its
combustion products. Self contained breathing apparatus
with a full face piece operated in a pressure demand or other
positive pressure mode. Cool containing vessels with
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flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Powerful oxidizing agent, may ignite oxidizable materials.
Contributes to combustion of other materials. Container
explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated.
Contact with other material may cause fire and/or
explosion. When contaminated, it is very sensitive.
Contact with other material may form shock, heat or
friction sensitive mixtures. May react violently with
shock, friction or if heated. Toxic gases are evolved on
heating lead nitrate above 205oC.
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TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
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ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation and ingestion. Eye contact. Skin
contact. Skin absorption.
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE:
May be fatal by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption.
Neurotoxin. Acute lead exposure causes reversible kidney
damage and anemia. May impair the reproductive systems of
both men and women. Damage may also be caused to the unborn
fetus. Lead is a cumulative poison and even exposures to
small amounts can raise the body's content to toxic levels.
Target organs: blood, central nervous system, liver,
kidneys, gastrointestinal system, male and female
reproductive system, peripheral nervous system, skeletal
muscle, brain, thyroid, testis.
EYE:
Dust may cause irritation, redness and possible damage due
to abrasiveness.
SKIN:
Contact over short periods of time may cause severe
irritation or burns. Readily absorbed through the skin.
INHALATION:
Highly toxic! Local irritation of the bronchi and lungs can
occur, in case of acute exposure, symptoms such as metallic
taste, chest and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, central
nervous system depression, numbness, aching muscles,
weakness, dyspnea, and increased blood levels may follow.
Prolonged exposure or repeated exposure can lead to lead
poisoning and death (see ingestion).
INGESTION:
Highly toxic. Lead salts may cause fatigue, disturbance of
sleep, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, anorexia, metallic
taste in mouth, muscle and joint pain, dizziness, colic,
paralysis, hypertension, thirst, vomiting, constipation, or
diarrhea, muscle weakness, irritability, encephalepathy,
parasthesia, convulsions, coma and death. Prolonged
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overexposure can severely damage red blood cell formation,
central and peripheral nervous system, lung, liver and
kidney damage with oliguria, hemaluria, albuminuria,
hemaglobinuria. See chronic overexposure. Estimated lethal
dose is 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.
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TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
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EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE:
Symptoms of chronic exposure are like those for ingestion.
Lead is a cumulative poison and even exposure to small
amounts can raise the body's 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, anemia, nephritis, encephalepathy, 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 human.
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.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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EYE CONTACT:
Immediately flush eyes with copious quantities of water for
at least 15 minutes holding lids apart to ensure flushing of
the entire surface. Seek immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Seek immediate medical attention. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing. Discard contaminated leather
articles such as shoes and belt.
INHALATION:
Remove patient to fresh air. Administer approved oxygen
supply if breathing is difficult. Administer artificial
respiration or CPR if breathing has ceased. Seek immediate
attention.
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INGESTION:
If victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse out mouth and
give 1/2 to 1 glass of water to dilute. 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.
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REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY:
Stable. Conditions to avoid: High temperatures, sparks,
open flames and all other sources of ignition, shock,
friction, contamination.
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS: Not available.
INCOMPATIBILITY:
May react violently with reducing agents, organic materials,
flammable/combustible materials. Because of explosive
reaction or explosive compound formation, lead nitrate must
not be mixed with ammonium thiocyanate, potassium acetate,
lead hypophosphate, metal powders (e.g., aluminum, iron,
copper, copper alloys), carbon, boron phosphide, cyanides,
esters, phospham, phosphorus, sodium cyanide,
hypophosphites, stannous chloride, thiocyanates,
isothiocyanates, sulfur, easily oxidizable materials, citric
acid, nitrates, phosphinates.
REACTION PRODUCTS:
Contact with other material may cause fire and/or
explosion. Avoid contamination with reactive substances.
Contact with other material may form shock, heat or friction
sensitive mixtures. Hazardous polymerization will not
occur.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN CASE OF SPILL AND LEAK:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and
heavy rubber gloves. Wear disposable coveralls and discard
them after use.
SPILL AND LEAK:
Evacuate the area. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Sweep up and place in container for disposal. Avoid raising
dust. Use non-sparking tools. Ventilate area and wash
spill site after material pick up 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
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removed.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
Dispose of waste material at an approved (hazardous) waste
treatment/disposal facility in accordance with applicable
local, provincial and federal regulations.
HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Do not store near flammable or organic substances. Keep at
temperature 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 a
hazardous residue. Handle and open container with care.
Minimize dust generation and exposure - use dust mask or
appropriate protection. Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Avoid contact with a combustible
material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). this product must
be manipulated by qualified personnel. Do not get in eyes,
on skin or on clothing. Wash well after use. In accordance
with good storage and handling practices. Do not allow
smoking and food consumption while handling. In case of
accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label when possible). Since the
product is unstable, avoid sudden shocks, like dropping or
rolling. Do not drop, roll or skid container.
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PROTECTIVE MEASURES
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Splash goggles. Impervious gloves (rubber or plastic),
apron, coveralls, and/or other resistant protective
clothing. Prior to use, user should confirm
impermeability. Sufficient to protect skin. Have available
and use as appropriate, face shields, rubber suits, aprons,
and boots. A OSHA/MSHA jointly approved respirator is
advised in the absence of proper environmental controls. If
more than TLV do not breathe vapor. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus. Do not wear contact lenses. Make eye
bath and emergency shower available. Ensure that eyewash
station and safety shower is proximal to the work-station
location.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Use only in a chemical fume hood to keep airborne levels
below recommended exposure limits. Do not use in
unventilated spaces. Adequate ventilation and clean up must
be maintained to minimize dust accumulation. Dust layers
should not be permitted to accumulate.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS OR COMMENTS:
Powerful oxidizing agent; may ignite oxidizable materials.
Highly toxic! Carcinogen! Mutagen! Reproductive toxin!
Teratogen! Embryotoxic! Neurotoxic! Nephrotoxic! Severe
Irritant! Possible risks of irreversible effects. Danger
of cumulative effects. Do not breathe dust. Avoid all
contact with the product. Avoid prolonged or repeated
exposure. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Keep away from
heat, sparks and flame. Avoid shock and friction. When
contaminated, it is very sensitive. Contact with other
material may cause fire and/or explosion. Risk of explosion
by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
Handle and open container with care. Container should be
opened only by a technically qualified person. Harmful to
aquatic life at low concentrations. Can be dangerous if
allowed to enter drinking water intakes. Do not contaminate
domestic or irrigation water supplies, lakes, streams,
ponds, or rivers.
RTECS NO: OG2100000
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