Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Lead antimonide, 99+%
CAS Registry Number: 12266-38-5
Formula: PbSb
EINECS Number: 235-536-6
Chemical Family: inorganic compound
Synonym: none
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 12266-38-5 100% 0.05mg/m3 (as Pb) 0.05mg/m3 (as Pb)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Danger of cumulative effects.
Emergency Overview:
Possible risk of impaired fertility. May cause cancer,
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation (of dust or fume)
Eye Contact: The dust may cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: The dust may cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. Large dust exposure may cause seizures, coma, and cardio respiratory arrest.
Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of dust may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea,
Ingestion:
weakness, and convulsions.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Danger of cumulative effects.
Acute Health Affects:
Possible risk of impaired fertility. May cause cancer. The chronic effects include diarrhea, loss of appetite,
Chronic Health Affects: insomnia, weakness, muscle pain, headache, dizziness, anemia. The subject of chronic lead poisoning can
not be adequately addressed in this document.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide or dry powder.
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic lead oxide dust.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: No special precautions needed in handling and storage.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: gray pieces
Molecular Weight: 328.94
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: not determined
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: lead oxide and antimony oxide fumes
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: Carcinogen (as Pb)
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: Reproductive effector (as Pb)
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release to groundwater or waterways. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse
Ecological Information:
effects.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): See Category codes N420 and N010 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
