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LEAD NAPHTHENATEICSC: 0304 (April 2006)
Naphthenic acid, lead salt
CAS #: 61790-14-5
EC Number: 263-109-4

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames.    Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation See Notes.  Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes   Wear safety spectacles.  Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit and face shield. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

cancer;health haz
WARNING
May cause damage to central nervous system and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
LEAD NAPHTHENATE ICSC: 0304
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW SEMI-TRANSPARENT PASTE. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic fumes including lead oxide. 


Solubility in water: none 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion and (in solution) through the skin. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system and kidneys. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
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.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Technical products contain between 8 and 28 % of lead.
See ICSC 0052. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 61-20/22-33-62-50/53; S: 53-45-60-61; Note: A, E, 1 

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