Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Hexaphenyldilead, min. 98%
CAS Registry Number: 3124-01-4
Formula: (C6H5)3PbPb(C6H5)3
EINECS Number: 221-505-4
Chemical Family: organolead compound
Synonym: Diplumbane, hexaphenyl-
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 3124-01-4 100% 0.05mg/m3 (as Pb) 0.05mg/m3 (as Pb)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Possible risk of impaired fertility and harm to the unborn child.
Emergency Overview:
Possible risk of irreversible effects. May cause cancer.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, skin, inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Harmful by inhalation. Large dust exposure may cause encephalopathy, seizures, coma and cardiorespiratory
Inhalation:
distress.
Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, metallic
Ingestion:
tast, weakness and convulsions.
Acute Health Affects: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
The chronic effects of lead poisoning include diarrhea, loss of appetite, muscle pain, headache, dizziness,
Chronic Health Affects:
anemia, brain damage, and reproductive disorders. Possible risk of impaired fertility and irreversible effects.
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: no data
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 Combustible. 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: Store material in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container.
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: white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 877.04
Melting Point: 170° dec.
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
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: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, lead salts, and organic fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: Carcinogen (as Pb)
Mutagenic Effects: Possible mutagen
Tetratogenic Effects: Possible reproductive effector
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release to the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the
Ecological Information:
aquatic environment.
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): Title compound: See category N420 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
