E M SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES -- LEAD TETRAOXIDE -- 6810-00-241-1120 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LEAD TETRAOXIDE
MSDS Date:07/23/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1120
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:609-354-9200/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:EO379
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:E M SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRATE RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:609-354-9200/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0SK29
Company Name:E M SCIENCE, A DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC.
Address:111 WOODCREST RD
Box:70
City:CHERRY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:08034-0395
Country:US
Phone:609-354-9200  FAX: 609-423-4389
CAGE:EO379

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:LEAD OXIDE, (RED LEAD OXIDE)
CAS:1314-41-6
RTECS #:OG5425000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.15 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (IPR, RAT) IS 650 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, BLOOD, NERVOUS AND
    DIGESTIVE SYSTEMS. ACUTE AND CHRONIC- CUMULATIVE POISON! HARMFUL IF
    INHALED OR SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO BLOOD, NERVOUS AND
    DIGESTIVE SYSTEMS. OVEREXPOSURE  MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL PAINS, COLIC,
    ANEMIA, WEIGHT LOSS, INSOMNIA, EYE PROBLEMS, CONSTIPATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MAY BE CARCINOGENIC TO HUMAN.
Effects of Overexposure:METALLIC TASTE, ABDOMINAL PAIN, CONSTIPATION,
    FATIGUE, SLEEPLESS, COLIC, WEIGHT LOSS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IN ALL CASES. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. ORAL:IF
    CONSCIOUS, DRI NK WATER AND IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING AS DIRECTED
    BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE BY CHEMICAL REACTION WITH
    REDUCING AGENTS. EXPLODES ON CONTACT WITH PEROXYFORMIC ACID.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
    REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. CONTAIN SPILL. WITH CLEAN DRY SHOVEL,
    PLACE MATERIAL INTO A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER AND COVER. MOVE
    CONTAINERS FROM SPILL AREA. AVOID GE NERATING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
    SMOKING. DO NOT GENERATE DUST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE OR SUPPLIED-AIR
    RESPIRATOR IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMIT(S) OF PRODUCT IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2682F,1472C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1634F,890C
Spec Gravity:9.1
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED, HEAVY POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAT IN THE PRESENCE OF ALUMINUM, SODIUM, TITANIUM, ZINC; REDUCING
    AGENTS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 930F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:LEAD

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA WASTE NUMBERS: D001, D008. CONTACT YOUR
    LOCAL PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (TSD) FOR PERMISSIBLE TREATMENT
    SITES.

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