Lead metal massives (general and high purity grades)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H360FD, H362, H372

Code

Statements

H360FD

May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The following acute Ecotoxicity Reference Values (ERVs) were used to determine the classification of lead metal massive: pH range Descriptor ERV 6 ERV (Ecotoxicity Reference Value) 73.6 μg Pb/L (dissolved) 7 ERV (Ecotoxicity Reference Value) 37.8 μg Pb/L (dissolved) 8 ERV (Ecotoxicity Reference Value) 20.5 μg Pb/L (dissolved) The following chronic Ecotoxicity Reference Values (ERVs) were used to determine the classification of lead metal massive: pH range Descriptor ERV 6 ERV (Ecotoxicity Reference Value) 17.8 μg Pb/L (dissolved) 7 ERV (Ecotoxicity Reference Value) 9.0 μg Pb/L (dissolved) 8 ERV (Ecotoxicity Reference Value) 6.1 μg Pb/L (dissolved) 2.1.1 Industry classification proposals Specific concentration Name limits, M-factors Lead metal massives Repr. 1A; H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. (general and high purity Lact.: H362; May cause harm to breast-fed children. grades); [particle diameter STOT RE1; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. ≥1mm] Labelling and Packaging Regulation EC 1272/2008 Danger H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children. H372 Causes damage to central nervous system, blood and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

General: -

Prevention

P 260) Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray (P 280) Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection (P 281) Use personal protective equipment as required

Response

P 308+P 313) If exposed or concerned get medical advice/attention

Disposal

P 501) Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Labelling according to REACH Annex XVII, Entry 30: ‘Restricted to professional users’. † A derogation from labelling requirements exists for metals in massive form. Such metals do not require a label according to Annex 1 to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 if they do not present a hazard to human health by inhalation, ingestion or contact with skin or to the aquatic environment in the form in which they are placed on the market, although classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of that Annex.

2.3 Other hazards

Melting or operations generating dust, fume or vapours can result in sufficient lead entering the body to be hazardous to health. Oxidation products (including lead compounds) may also form on the surface of metallic lead. Lead is heavy and care should be taken when lifting and handling. See Section 11 for more information on the health hazards.