Lead Acetate, Trihydrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: HARMFUL OR MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION OR BURNS TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY AFFECT KIDNEYS, LIVER, BLOOD, REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, AND/OR CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD. MAY CAUSE CANCER. SAFETY RATINGS: Health: 3, Severe Reactivity: 1, Slight Flammability: 0, None Contact: 3, Severe Protective Equipment: Chemical Safety Glasses/Goggles, Face Shield, Lab Coat/Apron, Gloves, Vent Hood

Storage

Code Blue: Poison

Potential health effects

INHALATION: Harmful if inhaled. Dust irritating to respiratory tract. Can cause severe central nervous system depression (including unconsciousness). INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system disorder (e.g., narcosis involving a loss of coordination, weakness, fatigue, mental confusion and blurred vision) and/or damage. SKIN CONTACT: Harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause central nervous system disorder (e.g., narcosis involving a loss of coordination, weakness, fatigue, mental confusion and blurred vision) and/or damage. EYE CONTACT: Causes irritation. POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: Suspect cancer hazard - may cause cancer. Can cause adverse reproductive effects - such as birth defects, miscarry ages, or infertility. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Causes central nervous system effects. Can cause kidney damage. Risk of damage to blood system. Can cause lung damage. Lead is accumulated in the body and may cause damage to the brain and nervous system after prolonged exposure.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.