ICSC 1002 - LEAD TETROXIDE

LEAD TETROXIDE	ICSC: 1002 (October 2001)
Red lead Minium C.I. Pigment Red 105 Lead orthoplumbate

CAS #: 1314-41-6

EC Number: 215-235-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.	NO contact with reducing agents.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs and strong reducing agents. See Chemical Dangers.
PACKAGING

LEAD TETROXIDE

ICSC: 1002

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance RED CRYSTALS OR POWDER. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces oxygen and toxic fumes. Reacts violently with reducing agents. This generates fire hazard.	Formula: Pb₃O₄ Molecular mass: 685.6 Decomposes at 500°C Density: 9.1 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
RED CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces oxygen and toxic fumes. Reacts violently with reducing agents. This generates fire hazard.

Formula: Pb₃O₄
Molecular mass: 685.6
Decomposes at 500°C
Density: 9.1 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the blood, bone marrow, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and kidneys. This may result in anaemia, encephalopathy (for example, convulsions), peripheral nerve disease, abdominal cramps and kidney impairment. Causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the blood, bone marrow, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and kidneys. This may result in anaemia, encephalopathy (for example, convulsions), peripheral nerve disease, abdominal cramps and kidney impairment. Causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.05 mg/m³, as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 3A. EU-OEL: (binding): 0.15 mg/m³ as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in plants and mammals. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 61-20/22-33-62-50/53; S: 53-45-60-61; Note: A, E

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