MSDS for Lead Thiocyanate, Current as of 7/10/2009 :: Barium & Chemical

	Materials Safety Data Sheet Lead Thiocyanate	MSDS Number: LE1730

dcn: 591

Revision: 1

Last Updated on: 7/10/2009


Product Name:	Lead Thiocyanate Pb(CNS)₂
Synonyms:	Lead Sulfocyanate
Manufacturer:	Barium & Chemicals, Inc. PO Box 218 515 Kingsdale Road Steubenville, Ohio 43952-5218 Phone: 740-282-9776 Fax: 740-282-9161 Web: www.bariumchemicals.com
24-hour Emergency Phone Number: Chemtrec 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL: 703-527-3887

2.) INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
	*EINECS*	*PERCENT*	*CAS NO:*
Lead Thiocyanate	209-774-6	100%	592-87-0

3.) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:	Irritating to the skin and eyes on contact. Inhalation will cause irritation to the lungs and mucous membrane. Irritation to the eyes will cause watering and redness. Reddening, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin contact. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear protective equipment when handling this compound.
Potential Health Effects:	Lead salts have been reported to cross the placenta and to induce embryo- and feto- mortality. They also have teratogenic effect in some animal species. No teratogenic effects have been reported with exposure to organometallic lead compounds. Adverse effects of lead on human reproduction, embryonic and fetal development and postnatal (e.g., mental) development have been reported. Excessive exposure can affect blood, nervous and digestive systems. The synthesis of hemoglobin is inhibited and results in anemia. If left untreated, neuromuscular dysfunction, possible paralysis and encephalopathy can result. Additional symptoms of overexposure include: joint and muscle pain, weakness of the extensor muscles (frequently the hand and wrist), headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, blue line on the gums, insomnia and metallic taste. High body levels produce increased cerebrospinal pressure, brain damage, stupor leading to coma and often death.

4.) FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:	Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Skin Contact:	Flush skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if irritation occurs.
Eye Contact:	Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Ingestion Contact:	If swallowed, call a physician immediately.

5.) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media:	Water Spray
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	Contact with other material may cause fire.
Fire and Explosion Hazzards:	Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Hazardous Combustion Products:	Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Protective Measure in Fire:	Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

6.) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precaution in Spill:	Utilize recommended protective clothing and equipment.
Environment:	Collect wash water for approved disposal. Keep from entering water or ground water.
Spill Clean Up:	Clean spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Spill area can be washed with water.

7.) HANDLING/STORAGE
Usage Precautions:
Usage Descriptions:
Storage Precautions:
Handling Precautions:	Avoid breathing dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials. Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages.

8.) EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Equipment:	Use local ventilation if dusting is a problem, to maintain air levels below the recommended exposure limit.
Process Conditions:	Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be available. Educate and train employees in the safe use and handling of hazardous chemicals.
Respirators:	Work ambient concentrations should be monitored and if the recommended exposure limit is exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator must be worn.
Protective Gloves:	Wear PVC gloves.
Eye Protection:	Wear safety glasses or goggles.
Other Protection:	Wear impervious boots and apron or coveralls.
Hygienic Work Practices:	Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products.

9.) PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:	fine powder	Color:	off white to yellow
Odor/Taste:	odorless	Specific Gravity:	3.82
Solubility:	soluble	Solubility Value:	Less than 0.05% in H2O
Melting Point:	190C - Decomposes	Boiling Point:	190C - Decomposes
Decomp Temp:		Flash Point:
pH:

10.) STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Stability:	Stable
Hazardous Decomp Products:	Lead, Carbon, Nitrogen & Sulfur Oxides could be formed.
Conditions to Avoid:	Excessive temperatures and incompatibles including strong reducing agents & finely powdered metals .

11.) TOXICOLOGICAL INFOMATION
Toxic Dose LD 50:	No information found
Toxicological Info:	No information found
Inhalation:	No information found
Skin:	No information found
Eyes:	No information found
Medical Symptoms:	May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Causes eye and skin irritation. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

12.) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity:	No information found
Distribution:	No information found
Chemical Fate:	No information found

13.) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods:	Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental regulations.
General Cleaning:

14.) TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT - GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Proper Shipping Name:LEAD COMPOUNDS, SOLUBLE, NOS (Lead Thiocyanate) Hazzard Class: 6.1 UN. NO#: UN2291 Packing Group #: 6.1 / III		IATA/IMDG REGULATIONS: Proper Shipping Name: LEAD COMPOUNDS, SOLUBLE, NOS (Lead Thiocyanate) Hazzard Class: 6.1 UN. NO#: UN2291 Packing Group #: 6.1 / III IMDG EMS: F-A,S-A
Shipping Options for this product include:
Transportation Notes: NMFC 43940 -- CLASS 70 HST 2607.00.00.00 UPS: 25 KG (55 LBS) MAX IN AIR SHIPMENTS

15.) REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical Inventory Status Part 1
Ingredient:	CASNO:	TSCA:	EINECS:	China:	Japan:	Austrialia:
Lead Thiocyanate	592-87-0	Yes	No	No	No	No

Chemical Inventory Status Part 2
Ingredient:	CASNO:	Korea:	DSL:	NDSL:	Phil.:
Lead Thiocyanate	592-87-0	No	No	No	No

Federal, State, International Regulations- Part 1
Ingredient:	CASNO:	SARA 302:		SARA 313
		RQ:	TPQ:	LIST	Chemical Catg:
Lead Thiocyanate	592-87-0	No	No	No	No

Federal, State, International Regulations- Part 2
Ingredient:	CASNO:	RCRA 261.33:	TSCA 8(d):	CERCLA
Lead Thiocyanate	592-87-0	No	No	No

Additional Items
Chemical Weapons Convention:	Acute:	TSCA 12(b):	CDTA:	SARA 311/312:	Reactivity:	Chronic:
No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Fire	Pressure:	Austrialian HazChem Code:	Poison Schedule:	WHMIS:
No	No	No	No	No

16.) INFORMATION SOURCES
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