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LEAD CARBONATEICSC: 0999 (March 2001)
Carbonic acid, lead(2+) salt
Lead(2+) carbonate
Cerussite
CAS #: 598-63-0
EC Number: 209-943-2

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.        In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.   

 AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  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 incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
LEAD CARBONATE ICSC: 0999
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes at 315°C. This produces toxic fumes of lead oxide. Reacts violently with fluorine. This generates fire hazard. 

Formula: PbCO3
Molecular mass: 267.2
Decomposes at 315°C
Density: 6.6 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.0001  


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
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, 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, haemolysis, encephalopathy (for example, convulsions), peripheral nerve disease 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 because it is persistent. 

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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