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LEAD NITRATE
Company Information
Company's Name: REAGENTS, INC.
Company's P. O. Box: 240746
Company's City: CHARLOTTE
Company's State: NC
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 28224
Company's Info Ph #: 704/554-7474, 800/732-8484
Emergencies, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Date MSDS Prepared: November 6, 2006
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Lead (II) nitrate (1:1); lead dinitrate; nitric acid, lead (2+)
CAS No.: 10099-74-8
Molecular Weight: 331.23
Chemical Formula: Pb (NO3 )2
Product Codes: 1-22900
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Lead Nitrate 10099-74-8 99 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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POISON! DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.
MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. NEUROTOXIN. AFFECTS THE GUM TISSUE, CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM, KIDNEYS, BLOOD AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM.
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Health Rating: 3 - Severe
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer)
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; SHIELD; LAB COAT; APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Yellow (Reactive)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation: Lead can be absorbed through the respiratory system. Local irritation of bronchia and lungs can
occur and, in cases of acute exposure, symptoms such as metallic taste, chest and abdominal pain, and
increased lead blood levels may follow. See also Ingestion.
Ingestion: POISON! The symptoms of lead poisoning include abdominal pain and spasms, nausea, vomiting,
headache. Acute poisoning can lead to muscle weakness, "lead line" on the gums, metallic taste, definite loss of
appetite, insomnia, dizziness, high lead levels in blood and urine with shock, coma and death in extreme cases.
Nitrates entering the body by any route (ingestion, inhalation, or absorption), can cause headache vomiting,
dizziness, cyanosis, decreased blood pressure, and possibly respiratory paralysis.
Skin Contact: Lead and lead compounds may be absorbed through the skin on prolonged exposure; the
symptoms of lead poisoning described for ingestion exposure may occur. Contact over short periods may cause
local irritation, redness and pain.
Eye Contact: Absorption can occur through eye tissues but the more common hazards are local irritation or
abrasion.
Chronic Exposure: Lead is a cumulative poison and exposure even to small amounts can raise the body's
content to t oxic levels. The symptoms of chronic exposure are like those of ingestion poisoning; restlessness,
irritability, visual disturbances, hypertension and gray facial color may also be noted.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing kidney, nerve or circulatory disorders or
with skin or eye problems may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Not combustible but is a hazardous oxidizing material. In contact with easily oxidizable substances may
cause ignition, violent combustion or explosion. Increases the flammability of combustible materials.
Explosion: Strong oxidants may explode when shocked, or if exposed to heat, flame, or friction. Also may act as
initiation source for dust or vapor explosions.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Do not allow water
runoff to enter sewers or waterways.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained
breathing apparatus with full-facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Lead
nitrate can decompose to form toxic oxides of nitrogen and lead in fire situations.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills:
Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust
dispersal. US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of
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reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-
8802.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition.
Protect against physical damage. Store separately from reactive or combustible materials, and out of direct
sunlight. Isolate from incompatible substances. Areas in which exposure to lead metal or lead compounds may
occur should be identified by signs or appropriate means, and access to the area should be limited to
authorized persons. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product
residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
For lead, metal and inorganic dusts and fumes, as Pb:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 0.05 mg/m3 (TWA)
For lead, elemental and inorganic compounds, as Pb:
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 0.05 mg/m3 (TWA), A3 animal carcinogen
ACGIH Biological Exposure Indices (BEI): 30 ug/100ml, notation B (see actual Indices for more information).
For lead, inorganic:
-NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limit (REL): 0.1 mg/m3 (TWA)
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures
below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the
emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer
to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for
details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH-Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not
feasible, a half-face high efficiency particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filter) may be worn for up to ten
times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or
respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-facepiece high efficiency particulate respirator (NIOSH type
N100 filter) may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the
appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants,
cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where
the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING:
Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as
appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full-face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is
possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Control Measures: Eating, drinking, and smoking should not be permitted in areas where solids or
liquids containing lead compounds are handled, processed, or stored. See OSHA substance-specific standard
for more information on personal protective equipment, engineering and work practice controls, medical
surveillance, record keeping, and reporting requirements. (29 CFR 1910.1025).
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colorless crystals.
Odor: Odorless.
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Solubility: 50 gm in 100 gm of water.
Specific Gravity: 4.53
pH: 3.0 - 4.0 (20% aq. solution)
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: No information found.
Melting Point: 470C (878F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): 11.0
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic metal fumes may form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Ammonium thiocyanate, powdered carbon, lead hypophosphite, hydrogen peroxide,
combustibles and organic materials.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicological Data: Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.
Reproductive Toxicity: Lead and other smelter emissions are human reproductive hazards. (Chemical Council
on Environmental Quality; Chemical Hazards to Human Reproduction, 1981).
Carcinogenicity: For lead and inorganic lead compounds:
EPA / IRIS classification: Group B2 - Probable human carcinogen, sufficient animal evidence.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Lead Nitrate (10099-74-8) No No 2B
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: For lead and inorganic lead compounds:
When released into the soil, this material is not expected to leach into groundwater. This material may
bioaccumulate to some extent.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA
approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management
options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container
and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
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Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: RQ, LEAD NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1, 6.1
UN/NA: UN1469
Packing Group: II
15. Regulatory Information
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Lead Nitrate (10099-74-8) Yes Yes Yes Yes
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Lead Nitrate (10099-74-8) Yes Yes No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Lead Nitrate (10099-74-8) No No No Lead cmpd/ni
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Lead Nitrate (10099-74-8) 10 No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1 Other: Oxidizer
Label Hazard Warning: POISON! DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL
MAY CAUSE FIRE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES
AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. NEUROTOXIN. AFFECTS THE GUM TISSUE, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM,
KIDNEYS, BLOOD AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM.
Label Precautions: Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials.
Do not breathe dust.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Keep container closed.
Do not store near combustible materials.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
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respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all
cases, get medical attention.
Product Use: Laboratory Reagent.
Disclaimer:
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Reagents, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary
handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the
information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular
purpose. REAGENTS, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH
HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY,
REAGENTS, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR
RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.
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