HAZARD
IDENTIFICATION
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Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: N/P Skin: N/P Ingestion: N/P
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: YES OSHA: NO
Health Hazards Acute And Chronic: LEAD IS A CUMULATIVE POISON & EXPOSURE
EVEN TO SMALL AMOUNTS CAN RAISE THE BODY'S CONTENT TO TOXIC LEVELS.SYMPTOMS OF
CHRONIC EXPOSURE ARE LIKE THOSE OF INGESTION POISONING;RESTLESSNESS AND
IRRITABILITY MAY ALSO BE NOTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity: INORGANIC LEAD & LEAD COMPOUNDS:INAD EVID
FOR CARCIN IN HUM;SUFF EVID FOR CARCIN IN ANIM (IARC 1987).
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: EYES:IRRIT & ABRASION.ABSORPTION
THROUGH EYE IS POSS.SKIN:IRRIT & REDNESS.MAY BE ABSORBED ON PROLONGED EXPOS
CAUSING SYMP LIKE INGEST.INGEST:ABDOM PAIN &
SPASMS,NAUSEA,VOM,HEADACHE.ACUTE POISONING-MUSCLE WEAK,"LEAD LINE" ON
GUMS,METALLIC TA STE,LOSS OF APPETITE,INSOMNIA,DIZZ,HIGH LEAD LEVELS IN BLOOD
& URINE, (SEE SUPP)
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING NERVE
OR CIRCULATORY DISORDERS OR WITH SKIN OR EYE PROBLEMS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS DISEASE.
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FIRST AID
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EYES:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.CALL MD.SKIN:WASH EXPOSED
AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRIT DEVELOPS.INGEST:INDUCE
VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER AND STICKING FINGER DOWN
THROAT.CALL MD IMMEDIATELY.NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY BREATHING
DIFFICULTY.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point Text: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Auto Ignition Temperature Text:
Lower Limits: N/K (FP N) Upper Limits: N/K (FP N)
Extinguishing Media: USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures: USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (FP N).
Unusal Fire/Explosion Hazard: NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.HAZ DECOMP PROD:CAN PRODUCE TOXIC LEAD FUMES AND LEAD OXIDE FUMES AT
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
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RELEASE MEASURES
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Spill Release Procedures: CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL NEED PROT CLOTHING AND RESP EQUIP
FOR DUSTS.SWEEP,SCOOP,OR PICK UP MATL.VACUUMING/WET SWEEPING MAY AVOID DUST
DISPERSAL.PACKAGE FOR RECLAMATION OR RECOVERY.PACKAGE UNRECLAIMABLE MATL FOR
DISPOSAL IN RCRA APPROVED WASTE FA CILITY.
Neutralizing Agent: N/K (FP N/ORNL)
Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP N).
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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KEEP CONTR TIGHTLY CLOSED.STORE IN COOL,DRY VENT AREA.PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
DMG.ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.AVOID BREATHING DUST.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE
OF CONCERN (FP N).
Ventilation: LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR CONCENTRATION
BELOW TLV (FP N/ORNL).
Protective Gloves: WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection: CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES (FP N).
Other Equipment: WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,INCLUDING BOOTS,LAB
COAT,APRON OR COVERALLS TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygenic Practices: WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,INCLUDING BOOTS,LAB
COAT,APRON OR COVERALLS TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety & Health: VP:1.77 MMHG @ 1000C (1832F).SIGNS &
SYMP:WITH SHOCK,COMA,& DEATH IN EXTREME CASES.INHAL:IRRIT OF BRONCHI &
LUNGS.ACUTE EXPOS-METALLIC TASTE,CHEST & ABDOMINAL PAIN,& INCREASED
LEAD BLOOD LEVELS.ABSORPTION THROUGH RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IS POSSI BLE.OTHER
PREC:TO SUCH AREAS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO AUTHORIZED PERSONS.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling Point:
1740C
Melting/Freezing Point:
327.5C
Decomposition Temp:
N/K (FP N)
Vapor Pressure: SEE SUPP Vapor Density: N/K
Specific Gravity: 11.34 (WATER=1)
PH: N/K
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Rate & Reference: N/K
Solubility in Water: INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor: SMALL,BLUE-GRAY,ODORLESS GRANULES.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: N/K
Corrosion Rate: N/K
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid: STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE AND
STORAGE.
Materials to Avoid: AMMONIUM NITRATE,CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE,HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: DOES NOT DECOMPOSE BUT TOXIC LEAD OR LEAD
OXIDE FUMES MAY FORM AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization: WILL NOT OCCUR.
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DISPOSAL
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DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS (FP N).
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REGULATORY
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SARA Title III: N/P
Federal Regulatory: N/P
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OTHER
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Mfgs. & Exporters: Laboratory Reagents, Fine Chemicals,
Analytical Reagents & Dehydrated Culture Media