Product ID:LEAD MONOXIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-247-4310
MSDS Number: BJRMF

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

LITHARGE

CAS: 1317-36-8

RTECS: OG1750000

Fraction By Weight: UNK

OSHA PEL 0.05 MG(PB)/M3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG(PB)/M3 TWA

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALE-LOCAL IRRITATION OF
BRONCHIA & LUNGS. INGEST-ABDOMINAL PAIN & SPASM, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
HEADACHE. SKIN-LOCAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC: LEAD IS A CUMULATIVE
POISON & EXPOSURE EVEN TO SMALL AMOU NTS CAN RAISE THE BODY'S
CONTENT TO TOXIC LEVELS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NTP & IARC CONSIDERS LEAD/LEAD COMPOUNDS
AS POSSIBLE HUMAN CARCINOGENS. LEAD MONOXIDE IS OSHA REGULATED.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALE-METALLIC TASTE, CHEST & ABDOMINAL PAIN,
& INCREASED BLOOD LEVELS MAY FOLLOW. INGEST-POISON! CAN LEAD TO
MUSCLE WEAKNESS, "LEAD LINE" ON THE GUMS, DEFINITE APPETITE LOSS,
INSOMNIA, DIZZINESS, HI GH LEAD LEVELS IN BLOOD & URINE WITH SHOCK,
COMA & DEATH IN EXTREME CASES. SKIN-REDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING NERVE OR
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS OR WITH SKIN OR EYE PROBLEM MAY BECOME MORE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR
BREATHING PROBLEMS. INGEST-INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2
GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. S KIN-WASH AREA WITH SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE
IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE-WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:AYUSE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & A FULL FACED
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND OR
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY
EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR TOXIC DUSTS. SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED
MATERIAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST
DISPERSAL. PACKAGE FOR RECLAMAT ION OR RECOVERY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AREAS IN WHICH EXPOSURE TO LEAD METAL OR LEAD
COMPOUNDS MAY OCCUR SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED BY SIGNS OR APPROPRIATE
MEANS, & ACCESS TO THE AREA SHOULD BE LIMITED TO AUTHORIZED
PERSONS.

Respiratory Protection:IF THE PEL IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH-APPROVED
HALF-MASK AIR=PURIFYING RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED WITH A HIGH-EFFICIENCY
FILTER, OR ANY HALF-MASK SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN UP TO
CONCENTRATIONS OF 50 MG P ER CUBIC METER.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL &/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO
KEEP EXPOSURE BELOW THE PEL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (BOOTS,
LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS). EYE WASH STATION & QUICK-DRENCH
FACILITY.
Work Hygienic Practices:EATING, DRINKING & SMOKING SHOULD NOT BE
ALLOWED IN AREAS WHERE SOLID/LIQUIDS CONTAINING SOLUBLE LEAD IS
STORED/HANDLED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:T7
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1630F,888C
Spec Gravity:9.53
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED OR REDDISH YELLOW POWDER. ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, LITHIUM CARBIDE, CHLORINE, ETHYLENE, FLUORINE,
SULFIDES, ACETYLIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:PACKAGE UNRECLAIMABLE MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL IN A
RCRA-APPROVED WASTE FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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