Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Lead (II) 2-ethylhexanoate (40.5-42.5% Pb)
CAS Registry Number: 301-08-6
Formula: Pb[OOCCH(C2H5)C4H9]2
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal carboxylate
Synonym: lead-2-ethylcaproate, 2-ethylcaproic acid, lead salt.
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 301-08-6 100% 0.05mg/m3 0.05mg/m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. May cause harm to the unborn child. Danger of cumulative effects.
Emergency Overview:
Possible risk of impaired fertility. 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: 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.
Acute Health Affects: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. May cause harm to the unborn child. Danger of cumulative effects.
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 soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
Skin Exposure:
assistance if 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.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious).
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 324°F
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes and toxic lead oxide dust.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a sealed container. Keep away from heat and moisture.
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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator: No respirator required.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: viscous liq.
Molecular Weight: 493.61
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 1.56
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable solid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and toxic lead oxides and carbonates.
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 local, state and federal 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 Code N420 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
