LITHARGE (Lead Oxide)
Less than 2% Volume in BLACK OIL



Material Data Sheet


Chemical Name: lead (II) oxide (Litharge), 99+9
Product Number: strem 93-8220
Formula: PbO
TSCA: listed in the TSCA inventory
CAS Registry Number: 1317-36-8
Molecular Weight: 223.19

Hazardous Ingredients


Hazardous Ingredients
%
ACGIH(TLV)
OSHA/PEL
Title Compound
100
.15mg(Pb)/m3
.05mg(Pb)/m3
Percentage of Litharge in Black Oil 2%

Components subject to reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

Title compound: listed

Physical Data


Color and Form: yellow powder (not applicable when in black oil)
Melting Point: 888C
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Boiling Point: no data
Specific Gravity: 9.53
Solubility in Water: .0017g/100cc (20C)

Health Hazards
Mode of Entry yes/no
Inhalation yes (not applicable when in Black Oil)
Skin no
Ingestion yes
Carcinogenicity
 yes/no
NTP no
IARC no
OSHA no
Effects of Overexposure amount
Skin (rabbit) 100mg/24H (mild)
Intraperitoneal (rat) LDLo; 430mg/kg (effects on blood)
Oral (dog) 1400mg/kg

Emergency and first aid procedures (not applicable when in Black Oil): In case of eye contact immediately flush the eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. In case of skin contact wash the affected area with soap and water for at least 5 minutes. If inhaled remove the victim to fresh air and seek medical attention if coughing, shortness of breath or irritation persists. If ingested give the victim plenty, of water and seek immediate medical attention.

Reactivity Data


Stability: air and moisture-stable material
Conditions to avoid: none
Incompatibility: azides and fulminates
Hazardous deomposition fumes: lead oxide fumes
Hazardous polymerization: none


Spill or Leakage Procedures


Steps to be taken in case material is spilled or released:
Sweep up the solid and dispose of properly.
Waste disposal method:
Material should be disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.


Special Protection Information


Respiratory protection: wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust mask (not applicable when in black oil)
Ventilation: local exhaust (not applicable when in black oil)
Other: none
Protective Gloves: yes
Eye Protection: not applicable when in black oil
Other Protective Equipment: no other protection equipment needed


Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage


No special precautions needed in handling and storage.


Other Precautions


No special precautions necessary. To minimize exposure, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.


The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled, most of which applies to powdered Litharge. Once compounded into Black Oil, Litharge represents considerably less hazard. However, Studio Products, Inc. makes no representation, warranty or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information on this data sheet or any use of the product based upon this information.

Date Prepared: November 30, 1998