b'Hazardous Substance Safety DataSheet (MSDS)Common Name:LEADSynonym:Metallic LeadCAS Number:7439-92-1 Chemical Name:LeadRTK Substance Number:1096 DOT Number:UN 3077 Description and UseReproductive Hazard Lead is a heavy, soft, silvery-gray metal.It is used in theLead may be a TERATOGEN in humans since it is a production of storage batteries, ammunition, cable covering,teratogen in animals. It may decrease fertility in males and females, and damage pigments, glass, ceramic glazes, casting metals, and solders.the developing fetus and the testes (male reproductive glands). This Fact Sheet is a summary of available informationOther Effects regarding the health hazards that may result from exposure.Repeated exposure to Lead can cause Lead poisoning.Duration of exposure, concentration of the substance and otherSymptoms include metallic taste, poor appetite, weight loss, factors will affect your susceptibility to any of the potential effects described below. colic, nausea, vomiting, and muscle cramps. Higher levels can cause muscle and joint pain, and Health Hazard Informationweakness. Acute Health EffectsHigh or repeated exposure may damage the nerves causing The following acute (short-term) health effects may occurweakness, pins and needles, and poor coordination in the immediately or shortly after exposure to Lead: arms and legs. Lead exposure increases the risk of high blood pressure. Contact can irritate the eyes.Lead may cause kidney and brain damage, and damage to Lead can cause headache, irritability, reduced memory,the blood cells causing anemia. disturbed sleep, and mood and personality changes.Repeated exposure causes Lead to accumulate in the body.Exposure can cause upset stomach, poor appetite,It can take years for the body to get rid of excess Lead.weakness and fatigue.Lead can affect you when inhaled or swallowed. Lead is a CARCINOGEN and may be a TERATOGEN.Chronic Health EffectsHANDLE WITH EXTREME CAUTION. The following chronic (long-term) health effects can occur atContact can irritate the eyes. some time after exposure to Lead and can last for months orExposure can cause headache, irritability, and muscle and years:joint pain. Cancer HazardRepeated exposure can cause Lead poisoning with metallic Lead is a PROBABLE CARCINOGEN in humans.There istaste, colic and muscle cramps. some evidence that Lead and Lead compounds cause lung,Lead may damage the nervous system. stomach, brain and kidney cancers in humans and they haveExposure may cause kidney and brain damage, and anemia. been shown to cause kidney cancer in animals. Many scientists believe there is no safe level of exposure toWorkplace Exposure Limits a carcinogen.OSHA:The legal airborne permissible exposure limit (PEL) is 0.05 mg/m 3averaged over an 8-hour workshift. FIRST AID Eye ContactNIOSH:The recommended airborne exposure limit (REL) is Immediately flush with large amounts of cool water for at0.05 mg/m 3averaged over a 10-hour workshift.Air least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids.Removeconcentrations should be maintained so that blood contact lenses, if worn, while rinsing.Lead is less than 0.06 mg per 100 grams of whole Skin Contactblood. Remove contaminated clothing.Wash contaminated skin with soap and water.ACGIH:The threshold limit value (TLV) is 0.05 mg/m 3averaged over an 8-hour workshift. Inhalation Remove the person from exposure.Lead is a PROBABLE CARCINOGEN in humans and may Begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions) ifbe a TERATOGEN in humans.There may be no safe level breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped.of exposure to a carcinogen, so all contact should be Transfer promptly to a medical facility.reduced to the lowest possible level.2010- 2014 AWDI, LLC All Rights Reserved Do not Reproduce without Permission'