NORMAL LEAD STYPHNATE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

DANGER! EXPLOSIVE. DO NOT SUBJECT TO MECHANICAL SHOCK OR HEAT. HARMFUL IF INHALED, SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAN CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CONTAINS A MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE KIDNEY, BLOOD, DEVELOPMENTAL, REPRODUCTIVE AND NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. CONTAINS A MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Hazard statements

for dust or fume) Degree of hazard (0 = low, 4 = extreme) Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) Health: 3* Flammability: 2

Physical hazards

Explosive: 4 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Mixture. Not rated. HUMAN THRESHOLD RESPONSE DATA Odor Threshold: Unknown Irritation Threshold: Unknown Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) Value(s): The IDLH for this product is not known. The IDLH for lead is 100 mg/m3.

Potential health effects

ACUTE EFFECTS Eye: Dust or fume can cause irritation consisting of redness, swelling, and pain. May cause conjunctivitis with repeated exposures. Skin: Contact with dust may cause irritation consisting of redness and/or swelling. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause respiratory and nasal irritation, coughing, and difficulty breathing. MSDS # 00080 .0001 Page 2 of 5 Ingestion: Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, cramps, and or stomach pain.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause more severe irritation or dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated inhalation may cause more severe irritation and possibly lung damage. Chronic exposure to lead can cause kidney damage, anemia, reproductive effects, developmental effects and permanent nervous system damage in humans including changes in cognitive function.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Exposure may aggravate an existing dermatitis, blood condition, asthma, kidney disease, emphysema, or other respiratory disease.

Environmental effects

Lead styphnate is considered to be dangerous to the environment and very toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.