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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Lead (IV) Acetate, 95%
09083
**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Lead (IV) Acetate, 95%
LTA
Company Identification: Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 546-67-8 |Lead (IV) Acetate | 95 | 208-908-0 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases: 33 40 48/22 61 62
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless to faint pink.
Caution! May cause skin irritation. Air sensitive. Moisture
sensitive. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Causes eye irritation.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause 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, Ingestion
of lead compounds can produce symptoms of lead poisoning. Symptoms of
lead poisoning or plumbism include weakness, weight loss, lassitude,
insomnia, and hypotension. It also includes constipation, anorexia,
abdominal discomfort and colic. Ingestion may cause colic,
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constipation and weakness. Ingestion of large amounts may cause leg
cramps and muscle weakness.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure to lead may result in plumbism which is
characterized by lead line in gum, headache, muscle weakness, mental
changes,
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
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:
The use of Sodium sulfate or Magnesium sulfate as a cathartic should
be made by qualified medical personnel.
**** 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.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. In case of fire use
water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
(estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Reactivity:
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry,
closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
Storage:
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Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances. Keep containers tightly closed.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
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 (IV) Acetate |0.05 mg/m3 TWA |as Pb: 0.100 |as Pb: 50 ug/m3 |
| |(listed under | mg/m3 TWA; see | TWA PEL; 30 ug/m|
| |LEAD). |Appendix C for |3 action level; |
| | | supplementary | Poison (see 29|
| | | exposure limits | CFR 1910.102|
| | |(listed under |5) (listed und|
| | |LEAD).as Pb: 100 |er LEAD). |
| | | mg/m3 IDLH | |
| | | (listed under | |
| | | LEAD). | |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Lead (IV) Acetate:
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 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.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Appearance: colorless to faint pink
Odor: acetic odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 175.00 - 180.00 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Decomposes.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.2280g/cm3
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Molecular Formula: C8H12O8Pb
Molecular Weight: 443.36
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Unstable in air
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, moisture, exposure to air, contact with
water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, strong acids, alcohols.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, lead/lead oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 546-67-8: AI5300000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Lead (IV) Acetate -
ACGIH: elemental, as Pb; A3 - animal carcinogen (listed as LEAD).
California: carcinogen - initial date 10/1/92 (listed as LEAD).
OSHA: Possible select carcinogen (listed as LEAD).
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen (listed as LEAD).
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
No data available.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
Environmental Fate:
Not available.
Physical/Chemical:
Not available.
Other:
Not available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
RCRA D-Series Maximum Concentration of Contaminants:
None listed.
RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity Reference Levels: None
listed.
RCRA F-Series: None listed.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Not listed as a material banned from land disposal
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according to RCRA.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
Shipping Name: LEAD ACETATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1616
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: LEAD ACETATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1616
Packing Group: III
IATA
Shipping Name: LEAD ACETATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1616
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: LEAD ACETATE
Dangerous Goods Code: 6.1(62C)
UN Number: 1616
Canadian TDG
Shipping Name: LEAD ACETATE
Hazard Class: 6.1(9.2)
UN Number: UN1616
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 546-67-8 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
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
This material contains Lead (IV) Acetate (listed as LEAD), 95%, (CAS#
546-67-8) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section
313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 546-67-8 listed as LEAD COMPOUNDS is listed as a hazardous air
pollutant (HAP).
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# 546-67-8 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water
Act.
CAS# 546-67-8 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
Act.
OSHA:
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None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
Lead (IV) Acetate can be found on the following state right to know
lists: California, (listed as LEAD), California, (listed as LEAD
COMPOUNDS), New Jersey, (listed as LEAD), Florida, (listed as LEAD),
Pennsylvania, (listed as LEAD), Minnesota, (listed as LEAD),
Massachusetts.
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with
the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains Lead (IV) Acetate, listed as `LEAD',
a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains Lead (IV) Acetate, listed as `LEAD',
a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
California No Significant Risk Level:
CAS# 546-67-8: NOEL = 0.5 ug/day (listed under LEAD)
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 40 Possible risks of irreversible effects.
R 48/22 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health
by prolonged exposure if swallowed.
R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R 62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Safety Phrases:
S 45 In case of accident of if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 546-67-8: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 546-67-8 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
This product does not have a WHMIS classification.
CAS# 546-67-8 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 546-67-8 (listed as lead): OEL-FRANCE:TWA 150 mg/m3. OEL-GERMANY:
TWA 0.1 mg/m3. OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 12/03/1992 Revision #4 Date: 7/06/1998
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