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Product Name: Lead(II) Iodide
Chemical Formula: PbI2
Synonyms: Plumbous iodide
CAS Number: 10101-63-0
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, manufacturing processes
Company Identification: Laboratory supplier or industrial chemical distributor
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center or emergency response services
Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation) – Category 4; Carcinogenicity – Category 1A; Reproductive toxicity – Category 1A; Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure (blood, kidney, central nervous system)
Label Elements: Signal word: Danger; Hazard pictograms: Skull and crossbones, Health hazard
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled; May cause cancer and damage fertility; Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing; Avoid release to the environment; Wash hands thoroughly after handling
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Chemical Name: Lead(II) iodide
CAS Number: 10101-63-0
Concentration: 100%
Impurities or stabilizing additives: Not relevant
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; keep comfortable for breathing; seek medical advice immediately if symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or headache develop
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash skin with plenty of water and soap for several minutes; seek medical attention if irritation persists or symptoms occur
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; continue rinsing and seek medical help if irritation persists
Ingestion: Rinse mouth immediately; do not induce vomiting; seek emergency medical attention without delay
Symptoms and Effects: Nausea, abdominal cramps, neurological symptoms, anemia, or kidney damage can arise following exposure
Medical Advice: Physician should monitor for lead poisoning and provide symptomatic treatment as needed
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam; water spray can be used for cooling containers
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use full water jet directly on material
Specific Hazards: Toxic fumes of lead and iodine compounds release if heated strongly or during fire
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and fully protective gear
Firefighting Instructions: Avoid breathing dust, fumes, or vapors; control runoff to prevent environmental contamination; cool containers exposed to flames
Personal Precautions: Use respiratory protection and chemical-resistant gloves; avoid dust generation and inhalation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into soil, sewers, surface water, and groundwater because of toxicity to aquatic and terrestrial life
Spill Cleanup Methods: Collect spill using dampened absorbent material; place residue in labeled containers for disposal; ventilate and wash area where spill occurred
Reference to Other Sections: Use proper PPE as described in Exposure Controls and Personal Protection; refer to disposal considerations for waste management
Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in a fume hood or with adequate ventilation; avoid dust formation and direct contact with skin or eyes; use personal protective equipment consistently
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances like strong acids, bases, and oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Do not store with strong acids, ammonia, or reducing agents
Safe Transfer: Use tools and containers resistant to heavy metal corrosion; avoid using glassware with cracks or chips to prevent accidental breakage and spills
Permissible Exposure Limit (OSHA): 0.05 mg/m3 (as lead)
TWA (ACGIH): 0.05 mg/m3 (as lead)
Engineering Controls: Work in fume hood or use local exhaust ventilation; ensure eyewash stations and safety showers are readily available
Personal Respiratory Protection: Use approved respirators if exposure likely exceeds limits
Gloves: Wear nitrile, neoprene, or rubber gloves
Eye Protection: Use safety goggles or face shield
Clothing: Wear laboratory coat, closed-toe shoes, and chemical-resistant apron
Hygiene: Wash hands and face after using lead compounds; do not eat, drink, or smoke around these materials
Appearance: Bright yellow crystalline solid or powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: Not applicable
Melting Point: 402°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble (0.075 g/100 ml at 20°C)
Density: 6.16 g/cm3
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Flash Point: Not flammable
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Above 402°C; releases iodine vapors
Chemical Stability: Remains stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Reaction with strong acids, bases, or oxidizers causes hazardous decomposition
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, reducing agents, and oxidizers induce dangerous reactions
Decomposition Products: Emits lead oxide fumes and iodine vapors if exposed to high temperatures or acids
Polymerization: Does not undergo hazardous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 100 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 not available
Chronic Toxicity: Potent cumulative poison; continuous or repeated exposure causes anemia, kidney damage, nerve disorders, reproductive toxicity, and neurologic impairment
Carcinogenicity: Classified as a probable human carcinogen (IARC Group 2A); strong evidence in animal studies
Reproductive Toxicity: Well-documented effects on fertility and risk of birth defects
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion
Irritation: Dust irritates eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
Target Organs: Blood, kidneys, central nervous system
Symptoms of Exposure: Fatigue, abdominal pain, headaches, muscle weakness, developmental delays in children
Ecotoxicity: Highly toxic to aquatic organisms such as fish and invertebrates; persistent bioaccumulator in the environment
Mobility: Limited solubility reduces mobility, but runoff and leaching can contaminate water supplies
Persistence and Degradability: Does not degrade rapidly in soil or water; accumulates in sediments
Bioaccumulation: Enters food chains; retained in tissues of aquatic plants and animals
Other Adverse Effects: Chronic release or improper disposal leads to long-term ecosystem impacts and potential crisis for wildlife, especially birds and mammals exposed via food or water
Disposal Methods: Collect solid waste in sealed, clearly labeled containers; dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
Waste Codes: U161 (lead compounds), D008 (lead-containing waste)
Special Precautions: Never dispose in regular trash, down drains, or uncontrolled environments; professional hazardous waste contractor handles removal and disposal
Contaminated Packaging: Decontaminate or triple-rinse containers before recycling or disposal; treat rinsate as hazardous waste
UN Number: UN 3288
Proper Shipping Name: Toxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s. (Lead(II) iodide)
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: III
Label Requirements: Toxic
Transport Precautions: Prevent accidents by securing containers tightly; keep separate from food, feed, combustible materials; follow all regional and international transport regulations
Additional Transport Information: Shipments must comply with ADR/RID, IMDG Code, ICAO/IATA instructions
U.S. Regulations: Covered by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; subject to reporting under SARA Title III, Section 313; listed as hazardous under CERCLA
European Union: Classified under CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008); subject to REACH restrictions on lead compounds
Canada: Listed on the Canadian DSL/NDSL; governed by WHMIS (Class D2A, D2B)
International Conventions: Lead and its compounds recognized as priorities under the Stockholm Convention and Basel Convention for international trade and waste management
Workplace Restrictions: Employer must implement exposure controls, provide suitable PPE, conduct health surveillance, and comply with all chemical safety rules
