MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR LEAD
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SECTION 1 – MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
| Material Name: |
Lead |
| Description: |
Bluish-Grey metal, apparently odorless |
| Other Designations: |
Soft Lead, Hard Lead, Calcium Lead |
| Manufacturer: |
Mars Metal Company
4140 Morris Drive
Burlington, Ontario
L7L 5L6 |
| Emergency Phone Number: |
1-905-637-3862 |
SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
| Base Metal: |
Lead – C.A.S. #7439-9201 |
| Exposure Limits: |
1.05 Mg/M3 ACGIH TWA |
| Alloys: |
Sb, Sn, As, Cu, Ca – Antimony C.A.S. #7440-36-0
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| Exposure Limits: |
0.50 Mg/M3 ALGIH TWA |
SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA
| Boiling Point: |
3164 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Melting Point: |
622 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Specific Gravity: |
(H o = 1) Approximately 10.3 |
| Vapor Pressure: |
(MM HG) N.A. |
| Solubility in Water: |
Negligible |
SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
| Hazards: |
Toxic fumes and vapors are produced by molten lead. Dust explosion potential exists. |
| Extinguishing Media: |
Dry chemical or carbon dioxide should be used on surrounding area. |
| Firefighting Procedures: |
Full body protective clothing should be worn and positive pressure breathing apparatus used. |
| Flammability: |
Metal is not flammable, powders or dust may be flammable. |
SECTION V – REACTIVITY DATA
| Chemical Stability: |
Metal is stable. |