Material Safety Data Sheet

Lead White

MSDS Number 820-202
Section 1: Product and Company Information
Product Name(s) Lead White
Product Number(s) 820-202
Company Natural Pigments LLC
PO Box 112
Willits, CA 95490
United States of America
Technical Phone 707-459-9998
Fax 408-516-9442
Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients
Product Name Lead White
Synonyms Flake White, White Lead
Component Name CAS No. % Composition Range OSHA PEL mg/m3 ACGIH TLV mg/m3 NIOSH mg/m3
Chemical Formula     TWA STEL TWA STEL TWA STEL
Basic Lead Carbonate
2PbCO3 Pb(OH)2
 598-63-0 85-89% 0.05 N.E.1 0.15 N.E. N.E. N.E.
Linseed Oil
 8001-26-1 11-15% N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E. N.E.
1) N.E. = None Established
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Routes of Entry
Routes Inhalation: NO
Skin: NO
Ingestion: YES
Ingestion
Acute Health Effects Symptoms which may be experienced from the ingestion of lead dust or fume may not develop quickly, therefore there may be no immediate effects from exposure. Increasing amounts can build up in the body and may reach a point where symptoms and disability may occur. The effects of ingestion of inorganic lead may include decreased physical stamina, fatigue, sleep disturbance, headaches, aching bones and muscles, constipation, abdominal pains and decreased appetite.

This product is listed by the EPA (EPA-B2 Sufficient evidence from animal studies; inadequate evidence or no data from epidemiological studies) and IARC (IARC-2B possibly carcinogenic to humans: limited evidence in humans in the absence of sufficient evidence in experimental animals) as a suspected carcinogen.
Chronic Health Effects Lead is a cumulative poison. Increasing amounts can build up in the body and may reach a point where symptoms and disability can occur. These may include anemia, pale skin, a blue line at the gum margin, decreased hand-grip strength, abdominal pain, severe constipation, nausea, vomiting, and paralysis of the wrist joint. Prolonged exposure may result in kidney damage. If the nervous system is affected, usually due to very high exposures, the resulting effects include severe headaches, convulsions, delirium, coma, and possibly death. Continuous exposure may result in decreased fertility. Lead is a teratogen. Elevated lead exposure of either parent before pregnancy may increase the chances of miscarriage or birth defects. Exposure of the mother during pregnancy may cause birth defects.
Aggravation of
Pre-existing Conditions		 Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure: None anticipated.
  Health effects described above are based on published scientific information available for review and evaluated on behalf of this product. Actual signs and symptoms experienced may vary due to conditions at the time of exposure.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
After Skin Contact In case of contact, wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician, if irritation occurs.
After Eye Contact Holding eyelids open, do not allow victim to rub their eyes. Gently flush eyes for 15 minutes with large quantities of water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
After Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2 to 4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Fire Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Flash Points 615° F (324° C)
Auto-Ignition Not applicable
Flammable Limits Not applicable
Extinguishing Media Use water spray, dry chemical and CO2. Use appropriate extinguishing media for surrounding fire.
Special Fire Fighting Procedure As part of responding to any fire, firefighters should wear full turnout gear with a positive pressure demand mode Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Contain all fire suppression run-off.
Hazardous Thermal
Decomposition Byproducts		 These are carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...). Fume or vapor may occur and should be considered toxic and respiratory irritants. The product may react with strong oxidizing agents.
Fire/Explosion Hazards No information available.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill Procedures Spills may be picked up with scoop and absorbent materials, and then transferred to containers. Safely dispose of saturated absorbent materials by immersing in water. Wear protective clothing during cleanup.
Containment Techniques This is a solid material and will not travel far from the spill location unless mechanically agitated. Therefore, no specific containment techniques are recommended outside of restricting access to the spill location. During spill cleanup, residual wash waters should be contained and collected for proper disposal.
Spill Response Equipment The following equipment is recommended for spill response:
• dustpan, shovel, or scoop
• bags, drums, or sacks for collection

Note: Non-sparking equipment may be selected, based on location specific requirements and individual work site evaluations.
Personal Protective Equipment Employees should utilize the following protective equipment when performing spill response activities:
• gloves (rubber or leather)
• cotton or Tyvek coveralls
• chemical/safety impact goggles
• respiratory equipment recommended in Section 8
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling Keep lead materials away from feed or food products. Do not reuse container. Keep away from children. This product is intended for industrial use only.
Storage Store in dry area where accidental contact with acids or bases is not possible. Store away from high temperatures and open flames. Avoid skin contact.
Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls If user operations generate dusts or fumes, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Respiratory Protection Not applicable.
Skin Protection Wear impervious protective clothing, including gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact. Protective clothing and gear should be left at work site and laundered before reuse.
Eye/Face Protection Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Work Hygiene Practices To control potential exposures, always wear appropriate protective equipment when handling. To avoid skin contact, gloves (neoprene rubber) should be worn when handling. Do not eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics while using/handling. Always wash hands and face after handling.
• Avoid direct skin contact when possible.
• Do not eat, drink, smoke, or perform other hand-to-mouth activities in product use or handling area.
• Wash thoroughly after handling this product.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Plastic Solid
Color: White
Form: Paste
Odor Vegetable oil odor
Molecular Weight No information available
Ph Value Not applicable.
Boiling Point (at 760 mm Hg) Not applicable.
Melting Point No information available (decomposes)
Flash Point 615° F (324° C)
Flammability Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable.
Explosive Properties Not applicable.
Explosion Limits Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) Not applicable.
Vapor Density (Air=1) Not applicable.
Solubility Insoluble at 20° C.
Specific Gravity (Water=1) 4.03
Viscosity Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1) Not applicable.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Stable to 200° F (93° C).
Hazardous Decomposition Products Loses carbon dioxide at 375° F (190° C). Decomposes to lead at 750° F (400° C).
Incompatibilities Reacts with hydrogen peroxide and other strong oxidizers to liberate hydrogen gas. Do not heat in the presence of aluminum, sodium metal, or potassium metal.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible materials and excessive temperatures.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Occupationally Relevant Routes of Exposure
Inhalation No quantitative information found.
Ingestion No quantitative information found.
Skin No quantitative information found.
Eye No quantitative information found.
Section 12: Ecological Information
  Lead and its compounds have been known as metals since ancient times. It occurs widely in the earth's crust and can be dissolved from rocks and minerals into surface waters. Lead and its compounds have a variety of commercial and industrial uses, such as lead pipes, lead-lined containers for corrosive gases and liquids, tetraethyl lead, paint pigments, alloys in metallurgy, storage batteries, ceramics, electronic devices, and plastics.
Acute (short-term)
Ecological Effects		 Acute toxic effects to excessive concentrations may include death of some animals, birds, or fish, and possible death or low growth rate in some plants. Acute effects are seen two to four days after animals or plants come in contact with a toxic chemical substance. Toxicity to aquatic life is affected by water hardness - the softer the water the greater the toxicity. Lead and its compounds have high acute toxicity to aquatic life. Insufficient data are available to evaluate or predict the short-term effects of lead and its compounds to plants, birds, or land animals.
Chronic (long-term)
Ecological Effects		 Chronic toxic effects may include shortened lifespan, reproductive problems, lower fertility, and changes in appearance or behavior. Chronic effects can be seen long after first exposure(s) to a toxic chemical. Lead and its compounds have high chronic toxicity to aquatic life. Lead causes nerve and behavioral effects in humans and could cause similar long-term effects in birds and land animals exposed to lead and its compounds.
Water Solubility Lead and its compounds range in their respective water solubilities from highly soluble to practically insoluble. The solubility of this material in cold water is 6.85 x 10-7 g/100cc.
Distribution and Persistence
in the Environment		 Lead and its compounds are highly persistent in water, with a half-life greater than 200 days. The half-life of a pollutant is the amount of time it takes for one-half of the chemical to be degraded.
Bioaccumulation in
Aquatic Organisms		 Some substances increase in concentration, or bioaccumulate, in living organisms as they breathe contaminated air, drink contaminated water, or eat contaminated food. These chemicals can become concentrated in the tissues and internal organs of animals and humans. The concentration of lead and its compounds found in fish tissues is expected to be much higher than the average concentration of lead in the water from which the fish was taken.
Permissible Concentration
in Water		 To protect freshwater aquatic life e[2.35 in (hardness) - 9.48] never to exceed e[1.22 in (hardness) - 0.47]. To protect saltwater aquatic life 668 μg/l on a acute toxicity basis and 25μg/l on a chronic basis. To protect humans, maintain water concentrations to less than 50 μg/l.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Empty Containers This product may be shipped in steel drums, plastic or steel pails. All residual material must be emptied and the containers recycled where possible. Where recycling is not possible, containers must be disposed of in accordance with dederal (country-specific), state, and local regulations.
Section 14: Transportation Information
Not regulated.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
SARA 313 Title III The product or component(s) of the product we sell to you is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313, Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Re-authorization Act of 1986 (SARA), 40 CFR Part 372.

Product Chemical CAS Number % By Weight
Lead White Lead Compounds 598-63-0 85-89
OSHA Status None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
TSCA Chemical Inventory CAS No. 598-63-0 is on the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) inventory List.
Section 12b None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances
and corresponding RQs		 None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Codes CAS No. 598-63-0: immediate, delayed.
SARA Section 302
Extremely Hazardous Substances		 None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313 This material contains Lead carbonate (listed as Lead, inorganic compounds), 100%, (CAS# 598-63-0) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act CAS No. 598-63-0 (listed as "Lead, inorganic compounds") is listed as a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP). This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act CAS No. 598-63-0 (listed as "Lead, inorganic compounds") is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the Clean Water Act. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the Clean Water Act. CAS No. 598-63-0 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
State CAS No. 598-63-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Lead compounds), New Jersey, (listed as Lead compounds), New Jersey, (listed as Lead, inorganic compounds), Pennsylvania, (listed as Lead compounds), Minnesota, (listed as Lead, inorganic compounds), Massachusetts.
California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains lead carbonate, listed as "Lead compounds", a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains Lead carbonate, listed as "Lead, inorganic compounds", a chemical known to the state of California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
X N
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
R 60 May impair fertility.
Safety Phrases:
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S 20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28B After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS No. 598-63-0: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS No. 598-63-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS No. 598-63-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
WHMIS This product has a WHMIS classification of D2A.
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
Section 16: Labeling Information
Product Name Lead White
Ingredients Lead Carbonate
Signal Word WARNING!
Hazard Description This product contains inorganic lead compounds. When handling contents, do not swallow. Overexposure through ingestion could cause damage to the blood or the nervous, digestive, and/or renal systems.
Precautionary
Measures		 Avoid contact with the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. When handling contents, use clean protective clothing and gloves. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from feed and food products. Continued exposure without these precautions could lead to lead poisoning. Wash thoroughly after use.
First aid
Procedures		 Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give large amounts of water and induce vomiting.
Eyes: Holding eyelids open, gently flush eyes for 15 minutes with large quantities of water. Do not allow the victim to rub their eyes.
Skin: Wash area with soap and water.
In all cases of administered first aid, seek medical immediate attention.
Fire Instructions This material is not flammable; however, it may contribute toxic fumes of lead if involved in a fire. Select fire extinguishment media for surrounding materials.
Spill or Leak
Procedures		 Wear appropriate protective equipment. Limit foot and vehicular traffic to minimize dispersion. Use a scoop or shovel for spill clean-up. Do not allow this product or run-off to reach waterways.
Handling and
Storage Instructions		 Wear specified elements of personal protective equipment, as defined in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), or follow location specific instructions for handling this product. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Specific instructions concerning directions for use and handling may be found in the MSDS or may be supplied by the manufacturer.
Section 17: Other Information
HMIS Ratings Health: 2 (Moderate)
Flammability: 0 (None)
Reactivity: 1 (Low)
Personal Protection: E
NFPA Ratings Health: 2 (Moderate)
Flammability: 0 (None)
Reactivity: 1 (Low)
Date 24 August 2007
Disclaimer The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Natural Pigments, LLC shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.

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