S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t

According to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Name:

Lead *metal, granules

Synonym:

REACH Registration Number: A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its use are exempted from registration according to Article 2 REACH Regulation (EC) Nº 1907/2006, the annual tonnage does not requiere a registration, the registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline or it is a mixture.

1.2 Use of the substance/preparation:

For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.

1.3 Identification of the company or firm:

PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.

C/Garraf 2

Polígono Pla de la Bruguera

E-08211 Castellar del Vallès

(Barcelona) Spain

Tel. (+34) 937 489 400

e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com

1.4 Emergency telephone:

Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU)

Tel.: (+34) 937 489 499

Identification of dangers

Classification of the substance or the mixture.

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Repr. 1A

Acute Tox. 4

Acute Tox. 4

Aquatic Acute 1

Aquatic Chronic 1

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.

H332 Harmful if inhaled.

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H373 May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

Component Composition/Information

Name: Lead *metal, granules

Formula: Pb M.= 207,19 CAS [7439-92-1]

EC number (EINECS): 231-100-4

EC index number: 082-001-00-6

First aid

4.1 General indications:

Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness.

4.2 Inhaling:

Go out into the fresh air. In the event sickness persists, seek medical assistance.

4.3 Contact with the skin:

Wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.

4.4 Eyes:

Wash with plenty of water (for at least 15 minutes), keeping eyelids open.

4.5 Swallowing:

Administer a solution of medical-usage active charcoal. Drink large amounts of water. Laxatives: sodium sulphate (1 soup-spoonful in 250 ml of water). Induce vomiting. Do not drink milk. Do not drink ethyl alcohol. Seek medical assistance.

Fire-fighting means

5.1 Suitable fire-extinguishing means:

Dry powder, special for metals.

5.2 Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used:

No specific data.

5.3 Special risks:

Incombustible.

5.4 Protective equipment:

Suitable clothing and footwear.

Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

6.1 Individual precautions:

Do not inhale the dust.

6.2 Precautions for care of the environment:

Avoid pollution of the soil, water supplies and drains.

6.3 Methods for collection/cleaning:

Collect up dry and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation.

Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:

No special indications.

7.2 Storage:

Well sealed containers.Dry atmosphere.Room temperature.Restricted access, only authorized to technicians.

Staff exposure/protection controls

8.1 Technical protective measures:

No special indications.

8.2 Exposure limit control:

VLA-ED: 0,1 mg/m3

8.3 Respiratory protection:

If dust forms, use suitable respiratory protection. Filter P.

8.4 Hand protection:

Use suitable gloves

8.5 Eye protection:

Use suitable goggles.

8.6 Individual hygiene measures:

Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace. Wash hands before breaks and when the job is done.

8.7 Environmental exposure controls:

Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: solid

Colour: Silvery-grey

Granulometry: N/A

Odour: Odourless.

pH:

N/A

Melting point/freezing point: 327,4 °C

Initial boiling point and boiling range: 1.740 °C

Flash point:

N/A

Flammability (solid, gas):

N/A

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:

N/A

Vapour pressure: N/A

Vapour density: N/A

Relative density:

N/A

Solubility: in Insoluble in water

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:

N/A

Auto-ignition temperature:

N/A

Decomposition temperature: N/A

Viscosity: N/A

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions which should be avoided:

The product is chemically stable under standar ambient conditions (room temperature).

10.2 Matter which should be avoided:

Azides. Fluorine. Picrates. Nitric acid.

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

No specific data.

10.4 Complementary information:

No specific data.

Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:

: Data not available.

• Dangerous effects for health:

For lead compounds in general : The product is absorbed with difficulty in the gastro-intestinal tract, which can cause acute toxicity. After a period of latency: nausea vomiting diarrhoea shock Chronic effects muscular disorders effects on the central nervous system Pregnant women must not be allowed to come into contact with the product. Possible risk of adverse effects to the foetus during pregnacy. Other dangerous characteristics are not discarded. Take the usual precautions for handling chemical products.

Environmental information

12.1 Toxicity:

12.1.1 - EC50 test (mg/l):

Bacteria (Ps. putida) (Pb) 1,4 mg/l

Classification: Extr. toxic

Algae (Sc. cuadricauda) (Pb) 3,7 mg/l

Classification: Extr. toxic

Algae (M. aeruginosa) (Pb) 0,45 mg/l

Classification: Extr. toxic

Protozoa (E. sulcatum) (Pb) 0,02 mg/l

Classification: Extr. toxic

Protozoa (U. parduczi). (Pb) 0,07 mg/l

Classification: Extr. toxic

Crustaceans (Daphnia magna) (Pb) 2,5 mg/l

Classification: Extr. toxic

Fish (Salmo gairdneri) (Pb) 0,14 mg/l

Classification: Extr. toxic

Fish (Leuciscus Idus) (Pb) 546 mg/l

Classification: Highly toxic

12.1.2. - Receptor medium:

Risk for the water environment

High

Risk for the land environment

Medium

12.1.3. - Observations:

12.2 Persistence and Degradability :

12.2.1 - Test:

12.2.2. - Biotic degradation classification:

BOD5/COD

Biodegradability

12.2.3. - Abiotic degradation depending on pH:

12.2.4. - Observations:

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential:

12.3.1. - Test:

12.3.2. - Bioaccumulation:

Risk

12.3.3. - Observations:

12.4 Mobility in soil :

Data not available.

12.5 Assessment PBT and MPMB :

Data not available.

12.6 Other possible effects on the environment:

Dangerous for drinking water.

Product insoluble in water.

Considerations regarding elimination

13.1 Substance or preparation:

In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country.

In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste.

2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes.Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.

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13.2 Contaminated containers:

Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them.

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

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Information concerning transport

Overland (ADR):

Technical name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.

UN 3077 Class: 9 CONTAM. MAR PELIG.M.AMB Packaging group: III (E)

By sea (IMDG):

Technical name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S.

UN 3077 Class: 9 CONTAM. MAR PELIG.M.AMB Packaging group: III

By air (ICAI-IATA):

Technical name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s

UN 3077 Class: 9 CONTAM. MAR PELIG.M.AMB Packaging group: III

Packaging instructions: CAO 956 PAX 956

Regulatory information

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Other information

Other precautionary statements

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P330 Rinse mouth.

P391 Collect spillage.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

Labelling (65/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE)

Review number and date: 3 3.11.10

Date published: 3.11.10

In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 2, 3, 15

The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.