FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- LEAD (II) NITRATE  -- 6810-00-236-5359
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LEAD (II) NITRATE
MSDS Date:10/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-5359
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LEAD NITRATE (OSHA PEL FROM 29CFR 1910.1025)
CAS:10099-74-8
RTECS #:OG2100000
Fraction by Wt: >99.9%
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/M3 (PB)
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3 (PB);8990
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (UNREPORTED-RAT) IS 3613 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALE/ORAL:MAY CAUSE
    THIRST,METALLIC TASTE,BURNING,SALIVATION,SEVERE PAIN,BLACK/BLOODY
    STOOL(DIARRHEA),CONSTIPATION,MEMORY LOSS,COMA,LIVER
    DAMAGE.EYE/SKIN:IRRITATION.CHRONIC-CONJUNCTIVITIS,DERM
    ATITIS,ANOREXIA,VOMITING,WEIGHT LOSS,CONVULSION,PARALYSIS OF ARMS &
    LEGS,ABORTION.ACCUMULATES IN HEART,KIDNEY,HEART.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MAY BE CARCINOGENIC TO HUMAN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OR ORALLY MAY CAUSE THIRST, METALLIC
    TASTE, BURNING SENSATION, EXCESSIVE SALIVATION, SEVERE ABDOMINAL
    PAIN, BLACK OR BLOODY STOOL (DIARRHEA), CONSTIPATION, MEMORY LOSS,
    FATIGUE, COMA, LIVER  DAMAGE. EYE OR SKIN IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
    FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED.ORAL:IF CONS CIOUS,DRINK 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE
    VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
    MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
    AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED+PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE.FOR MASSIVE FIRE,USE
    UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER.MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER-CONTACT WITH EASILY
    OXIDIZABLE, ORGANIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN
    IGNITION, VIOLENT COMBUSTION OR EXPLOSION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
    KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL.
    WITH CLEAN DRY SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER
    AND COVER. MOVE CONTAINERS	FROM SPILL AREA. FOR LARGE SPILLS,
    DIKEFAR AHEAD.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN COOL DRY AREA,AWAY
    FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
    SMOKING. DO NOT GENERATE DUST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH EYES AND SKIN. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE OR SUPPLIED-AIR
    RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE AND OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR
    OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL IS ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D2
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:878F,470C
Spec Gravity:4.5
pH:3(20%)
Solubility in Water:38%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR TRANSLUCENT CRYSTALS, ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACTIVE METALS, POTASSIUM, SODIUM, CARBON, AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE,
    COMBUSTIBLES, REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY PRODUCE TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS FUMES
    OF LEAD AND OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE QUANTITY IS 100 POUNDS. THE
    NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER PHONE NUMBER IS 800-424-8802 OR
    202-426-2675 (WASHINGTON D.C.).

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