SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Lead

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9908

Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral and inhalation (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed or inhaled (H302+H332). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270). Avoid breathing dust and fumes (P261).

Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 2). Suspected of causing cancer (H351). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281). Elemental lead is a possible human carcinogen (IARC-2B).

Hazard class: Reproductive toxicity (Category 1A). May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360).

Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 2). May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H373). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).

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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Lead Forms: foil, sheets, shot, strips, and wire.	7439-92-1	Pb	207.19

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340).
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P301+P310+P330).

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Finely divided lead dust is flammable.
Molten metal may release toxic fumes of lead.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.

NFPA Code

None established

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #1. Store with metals and metal hydrides.
Use fume hood when handling powder form.

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use fume hood when handling powder form.
Exposure guidelines: PEL/TLV 0.05 mg/m³ (OSHA/ACGIH)

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Heavy, ductile, gray solid. Odorless.
Soluble: Dilute nitric acid. Insoluble in water.
Lead wire also contains 1% antimony (CAS #7440-36-0)

Boiling point: 1740 °C
Melting point: 327.4 °C
Specific gravity: 11.35

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid strong acids, ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, sodium azide, zirconium, sodium acetylide, and chlorine.
Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Convulsions, seizures, weakness, muscle cramps, methemoglobinemia.
Chronic effects: Anemia, reproductive hazard, possible carcinogen.
Target organs: Nerves, brain, blood, kidneys, female/male reproductive system

ORL-Pigeon LDL₀: 160 mg/kg SKN-RBT LD₅₀: N.A.
IHL-Human LCL₀: 10 ug/m³
Lead is an IARC Category 2B; Possibly carcinogenic to humans. Lead is classified by NTP as Reasonably Anticipated to be a Human Carcinogen

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Accumulates in soil and water. Bioaccumulates in animals. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27d is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-100-4), RCRA code D008.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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