Lead Acetate

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Lead Acetate

Other Names

Lead Acetate

Product Number(s)

C120

CAS Number

6080-56-4

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Risk Phrases:
• R20/22 Also harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
• R33 Danger of cumulative effects.
• R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
• R61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
• R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
• Safety Phrases:
• S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
• S53 Avoid exposure-obtain special instructions before use.
• S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
• S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Material Safety Data Sheets.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Not available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

No information provided.

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

• Remove dentures if any. Watch for an obstruction in the victim's mouth. Remove if possible what is causing the obstruction but do not force fingers or a hard object between the victim's teeth. Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Seek immediate medical attention.
• Serious Ingestion: Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that the toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive. Remove dentures if any. Watch for an obstruction in the victim's mouth. Remove if possible what is causing the obstruction but do not force fingers or a hard object between the victim's teeth. If a soft pad can be inserted between the victim's teeth, it will protect the tongue from being bitten. A badly bleeding tongue immensely complicates the patient's problems. Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. INDUCE VOMITING by sticking finger in throat. Lower the head so that the vomit will not re-enter the mouth and throat. If convulsions occur, do not restrain the victim, but do remove objects with which he (she) might injure himself (herself) or orient the victim to prevent him (her) from striking fixed heavy objects. If the convulsions cease, turn the victim on side or face down so that any fluid in the mouth will drain. Seek immediate medical attention.

Inhalation

• Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
• Serious Inhalation: Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention.

Skin Contact

If the chemical got onto the clothed portion of the body, remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible, protecting your own hands and body. Place the victim under a deluge shower. If the chemical touches the victim's exposed skin, such as the hands: Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. COLD water may be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.

Eye Contact

Check for and remove any contact lenses. IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. COLD water may be used. DO NOT use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use DRY chemicals, CO₂, water spray or foam.

Large Fire

Use water spray, fog or foam. DO NOT use water jet.

HAZCHEM

2Z

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not available.

Environmental precautions

Not available.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• SMALL SPILL: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in convenient waste disposal container.
• LARGE SPILL: Poisonous solid. Stop leak if without risk. DO NOT get water inside container. DO NOT touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapours. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Call for assistance on disposal.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Keep locked up. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk; evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. DO NOT ingest. DO NOT breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Highly toxic or infectious materials should be stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or room.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Splash goggles

Skin protection

Gloves

Body protection

Lab coat

Respiratory protection

Dust respirator. Be sure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Solid

Odour

Not available.

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

Not available.

Density

Not available.

Boiling Point

Decomposes at 100°C.

Melting Point

75°C.

Solubility

Easily soluble in water.

Specific Gravity of Density

2.55 (water = 1).

Flash Point

Not available.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not available.

Ignition Temperature

Not available.

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions of use.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Will not occur.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No specific information is available regarding the reactivity of this material in presence of various other materials.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

Slightly dangerous to dangerous in case of eye contact (irritant).

Skin contact

Very slightly too slightly dangerous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator).

Ingestion

Very dangerous in case of ingestion. Can be fatal if ingested.

Inhalation

Slightly dangerous to dangerous in case of inhalation. Can be fatal if inhaled.

Toxicity and irritation

Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

Not available.

Persistence and degradability

Not available.

Bioaccumulative potential

Not available.

Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

2Z

UN Number

UN1616

Proper shipping name

Lead Acetate

Transport hazard class

6

Packing group

PG III

Environmental hazard

No information available.

Special precautions for users

Not available.

Additional information

No further relevant information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

S6

Other Information

No further information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

24 February 2026

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

References

• List of Publications referenced when creating this MSDS;
• Hazardous Substances Information System Consolidated Lists: Safe Work Australia.
• APPROVED CRITERIA FOR CLASSIFYING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES [NOHSC:1008(2004)] 3rd Edition: National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
• Dangerous Goods ? Initial Emergency Response Guide (SAA/SNZ HB76:1997).
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003(1995)].
• Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons [SUSPD] (Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing).