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Product Name: Lead (II) Nitrate
Chemical Formula: Pb(NO3)2
CAS Number: 10099-74-8
Synonyms: Lead dinitrate
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, analytical reagent, pigment manufacture, explosives
Manufacturer/Supplier: Name and address of supplier
Emergency Contact: Supplier emergency number or local poison control
Classification: Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4); Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4); Skin irritation (Category 2); Eye irritation (Category 2A); Reproductive toxicity (Category 1A); Carcinogenic potential
Pictograms: Skull and crossbones, exclamation mark, health hazard
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed or inhaled; causes skin and eye irritation; may damage fertility or the unborn child; may cause cancer; toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: Do not breathe dust or fumes; wash hands thoroughly after handling; use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area; wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection; avoid release to the environment
Chemical Name: Lead (II) nitrate
Common Names: Lead dinitrate
CAS Number: 10099-74-8
Concentration: Greater than 98% by weight
Impurities: Minimal, may include elemental lead, nitrate compounds
Molecular Weight: 331.21 g/mol
Inhalation: Move to fresh air immediately; keep individual at rest in a position comfortable for breathing; seek medical attention
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse affected skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes; seek immediate medical advice if irritation or symptoms persist
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; continue rinsing and seek prompt medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; do NOT induce vomiting; give victim water if conscious; get immediate medical attention
Symptoms/Effects: Abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, muscle weakness, anemia, lead poisoning
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively; consider chelation therapy in severe exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid use of dry combustibles (e.g., sawdust) as Lead (II) nitrate is an oxidizer
Specific Hazards: Toxic and irritating fumes of nitrogen oxides and lead compounds can form during fire
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Special Instructions: Keep run-off water out of sewers and waterways; cool surrounding containers with water spray
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area; avoid dust formation; ventilate area; use personal protective equipment including gloves, face shield, and respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains; avoid contamination of soil, water bodies
Cleanup Methods: Carefully sweep up and collect spilled material using non-sparking tools; store in sealed containers for disposal; wash area thoroughly after pickup
Decontamination: Use water and detergent for final cleaning; avoid raising dust
Waste Disposal: See disposal section for proper method; do not release into the environment
Handling: Use localized ventilation to minimize exposure; avoid generating dust; handle with protective equipment; do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated location; store away from combustibles, reducing agents, organic material; keep out of reach of children
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, organic materials, powdered metals, sulfides, combustibles
Storage Temperature: Room temperature, away from heat sources
Special Storage Instructions: Use secondary containment in storage areas to prevent release
Occupational Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL: 0.05 mg/m3 (as Pb); ACGIH TLV: 0.05 mg/m3
Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust and general ventilation; use closed system or suitable containment
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved dust respirator for airborne concentrations exceeding safe limits
Skin Protection: Impervious gloves (nitrile, neoprene), full-body work clothing
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles with side shields, face shield
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after contact; do not handle near food; remove contaminated clothing before leaving work area
Appearance: White or colorless crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: ~3.5 (in 50g/L water solution at 20°C)
Melting Point: 470°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Decomposes without boiling
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gas): Non-flammable, strong oxidizer
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: 4.53 g/cm3
Solubility: 52 g/100 mL (20°C, water)
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Above 470°C
Viscosity: Not available
Reactivity: Strong oxidizer; increases fire hazard in contact with organic materials
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts vigorously with strong acids, reducing agents, and organic substances
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, lead oxides
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, sources of ignition, incompatibles
Incompatible Materials: Sulfides, phosphates, organic matter, strong acids, strong bases, metals in powder form
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) : ~93 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 (rat, 4hr): Not available
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes irritation
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: May cause respiratory irritation
Chronic Effects: Can cause accumulation of lead in the body; affects nervous system, kidneys, hematopoietic system
Carcinogenicity: Classified by IARC as Group 2A (probably carcinogenic to humans)
Reproductive Toxicity: Known to cause harm to fertility, unborn child
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT): Prolonged exposure damages nervous system, kidneys, blood-forming organs
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, weight loss, anemia, constipation, headaches, seizures
Toxicity: Highly toxic to aquatic organisms; LC50 (fish) < 1 mg/L for 96 hours
Persistence and Degradability: Non-biodegradable, persists in environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: High; lead compounds accumulate in organisms
Mobility in Soil: Binds to particles, potential for ground water contamination
Other Adverse Effects: Can cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment; hazardous to wildlife
Disposal Methods: Dispose as hazardous waste in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Product: Collect and deliver to certified hazardous waste disposal company
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of in the same manner as unused material; do not reuse containers
Special Precautions: Prevent scattering of dust, avoid environmental release
UN Number: UN 1469
Proper Shipping Name: Lead nitrate
Transport Hazard Class: 5.1 (Oxidizing substance)
Packing Group: III
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Precautions for User: Avoid transporting with flammable, organic or incompatible materials; clearly label and secure containers; comply with regulations for oxidizers and toxic substances
US Regulations: Listed on TSCA Inventory; subject to SARA 313 reporting; listed under CERCLA, and RCRA; regulated as a hazardous substance
EU Regulations: Included in REACH Candidate List, subject to restrictions; symbols: T+ (very toxic), N (dangerous for the environment)
Canadian Regulations: Listed on DSL/NDSL; subject to WHMIS classification
Other International Regulations: Covered by international treaties and conventions on hazardous substances
