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SAFETY DATA SHEET
EPM LEAD ALLOY PARTS
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1):
NA
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H
2
O = 1):
11.3 (at 20
o
C)
EVAPORATION RATE (n-
BuAc=1):
NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Insoluble
FLASH POINT:
NA
AUTO-IGNITION
TEMPERATURE:
NA
LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT
(LEL):
4%
UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT
(UEL):
74%
PARTITION COEFFICIENT:
NA
VISCOSITY (poise @ 25° C):
Not Available
DECOMPOSITION
TEMPERATURE:
Not Available
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
This product is stable under normal conditions at ambient temperature.
REACTIVITY:
In molten form may react violently with water.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO
AVOID):
Strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-
PRODUCTS:
Thermal oxidation products are highly toxic lead fumes.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
NA
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY:
Lead: Inhalation LD
50
: Acute Toxicity Point Estimate = 4500 ppmV (based on lead bullion)
Oral LD
50
: Acute Toxicity Estimate (ATE) = 500 mg/kg body weight (based on lead bullion)
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust or fume may cause irritation of upper respiratory tract and lungs
Ingestion: Acute ingestion may cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe cramping. This may lead to
systemic toxicity and must be treated by a physician.
Skin Contact: Not absorbed through the skin and is not a dermal sensitizer.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Lead and its compounds can aggravate some forms of
kidney, liver, and neurologic diseases.
Additional Health Data: Heavy metals, including the hazardous ingredients in this product are taken into the body primarily
by inhalation and ingestion. Most inhalation problems can be avoided by adequate protection such as ventilation controls and
respiratory protection as covered in Section 8. Follow good personal hygiene practices to avoid inhalation and ingestion: wash
hands, face, neck and arms thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking or leaving the work site. Keep contaminated clothing
out of non-contaminated areas, or wear cover clothing when in such areas. Restrict the use and presence of food, tobacco and
cosmetics to non-contaminated areas. Work clothes and work equipment used in contaminated areas must remain in
designated areas and never taken home nor laundered with personal non-contaminated clothing.
Children and pregnant women must be protected from lead exposure. Persons with kidney disease may be at increased risk
of kidney failure.
SUBCHRONIC/CHRONIC TOXICITY (Test Results and Comments):
Repeated exposure to lead and lead compounds in the workplace may result in nervous system toxicity. Some toxicologists
report that abnormal conduction velocities in person with blood lead levels of 50 µg/100 ml or higher. Heavy lead exposure
may result in central nervous system damage, encephalopathy, and damage to the blood-forming (hematopoietic) tissues.
May damage fertility or unborn child.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
PERSISTENCE & DEGRADABILITY:
Lead is very persistent in soils and sediments. No data available on biodegradation.
BIO-ACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL (Including Mobility):