GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP.CE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- LEAD MONOXIDE -- 6810-00-956-6276 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LEAD MONOXIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-956-6276
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP.CE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:90 E. HALSEY ROAD
Box:395
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-631-8050
Emergency Phone Num:800-631-8050
Preparer's Name:DOD-HMIS  (DGSC-SSH)
CAGE:0AU44
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 EAST HALSEY ROAD
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:973-515-1840
CAGE:0AU44

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LEAD MONOXIDE
CAS:1317-36-8
RTECS #:OG1750000
Fraction by Wt: UNK
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG(PB)/M3 TWA
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG(PB)/M3 TWA

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALE-LOCAL IRRITATION OF
    BRONCHI & LUNGS. INGEST-ABDOMINAL PAIN & SPASM, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    HEADACHE. SKIN-LOCAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC: LEAD IS A CUMULATIVE
    POISON & EXPOSURE EVEN TO SMALL AMOUN TS CAN RAISE THE BODY'S
    CONTENT TO TOXIC LEVELS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NTP & IARC CONSIDERS LEAD/LEAD COMPOUNDS
    AS POSSIBLE HUMAN CARCINOGENS. LEAD MONOXIDE IS OSHA REGULATED.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALE-METALLIC TASTE, CHEST & ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    & INCREASED BLOOD LEVELS MAY FOLLOW. INGEST-POISON! CAN LEAD TO
    MUSCLE WEAKNESS, "LEAD LINE" ON THE GUMS, DEFINITE APPETITE LOSS,
    INSOMNIA, DIZZINESS HIG H LEAD LEVELS IN BLOOD & URINE WITH SHOCK,
    COMA & DEATH IN EXTREME CASES.SKIN-REDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING NERVE OR

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

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

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:AYUSE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & A FULL FAC
    SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND OR
    POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY
    EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR TOXIC DUSTS. SWEEP, SCOOP OR PICK UP SPILLED
    MATERIAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST
    DISPERSAL. PACKA FOR RECLAMATIO N OR RECOVERY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

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:AREAS IN WHICH EXPOSURE TO LEAD METAL OR LEAD
    COMPOUNDS MA OCCUR SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED BY SIGNS OR APPROPRIATE
    MEANS, & ACCESS TO THE AREA SHOULD BE LIMITED TO AUTHORIZED
    PERSONS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

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 MG P E CUBIC METER.
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/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (BOOTS,
    LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS). EYE WASH STATION & QUICK-DRENCH
    FACILITY.
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
SUPPLIER CLAIMS THAT THIS PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN HANDLED SINCE OSHA
    MANDATED MSDS'S.  THUS THIS MSDS COPIED FROM ANOTHER MSDS FOR LEAD
    MONOXIDE TO FACILITATE USE AND DISPOSAL IN DOD.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T7
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1630F,888C
Spec Gravity:9.53
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED OR REDDISH YELLOW POWDER. ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, LITHIUM CARBIDE, CHLORINE, ETHYLENE,FLUORINE,
    SULFIDES, ACETYLIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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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