Product ID:LEAD OXIDE, RED
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1120
MSDS Number: BKSKC

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

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Cage: HO785

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Cage: 70829

LEAD(II,III)OXIDE (RED LEAD OXIDE)

CAS: 1314-41-6

RTECS: OG5425000

Fraction By Weight: 98-100%

OSHA PEL 50 UG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 630 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION:IRRITATION OF
BRONCHIA & LUNGS. INGESTION-ABDOMINAL PAIN & SPASM, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, HEADACHE, CONVULSIONS, AND MAY BE FATAL. SKIN-IRRITATION.
EYE:IRRITATION. CHRONIC: ANEMIA, KIDNEY D AMAGE, BLURRED VISION,
CNS ABNORMALITIES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LEAD/INORG LEAD COMPOUNDS ARE
ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGENS BY NTP, POSSIBLY CARCINOGEN BY IARC
(2B & I)INADEQUATE EVID.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL-METALLIC TASTE, CHEST & ABDOMINAL PAIN, &
INCREASED BLOOD LEVELS MAY FOLLOW. INGEST- LEAD POISONING, MUSCLE
WEAKNESS, "LEAD LINE" ON THE GUMS, DEFINITE APPETITE LOSS,
INSOMNIA, DIZZINESS, HIGH L EAD LEVELS IN BLOOD & URINE WITH
SHOCK,COMA & DEATH IN EXTREME CASES. SKIN-REDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING CNS
DISORDERS, OR PRE-EXPOSED TO LEAD MAY BECOME MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO
THE EFFECTS OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

Extinguishing Media:FOR SURROUNDING FIRES: USE WATER FOG, CARBON
DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

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

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 UG P ER CUBIC METER (8-HR TWA).
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
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (BOOTS,
LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS). EYE WASH STATION.
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
PER MFR NOT REGULATED BY DOT.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:9.10
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:RED POWDER, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LEAD FUMES

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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