Lead Telluride

 

 

SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 

1   PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:    Lead Telluride

Formula:              PbTe

Supplier:              ESPI Metals

                            1050 Benson Way

                            Ashland, OR 97520

Telephone:          800-638-2581

Fax:                     541-488-8313

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Emergency:        Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour)

Recommended Uses:   Scientific Research

 

 

2   HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Acute toxicity - oral, category 4,  Acute toxicity - inhalation, category 4,  Carcinogenicity, category 2,  Reproductive toxicity, category 1A,  Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, category 2.

GHS Label Elements:

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Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements: H302  Harmful if swallowed,  H332  Harmful if inhaled,  H351  Suspected of causing cancer,  H360  May damage fertility or the unborn child,  H373  May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statements: P201  Obtain special instructions before use,  P202  Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood,  P260  Do not breath dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray,  P264  Wash hands thoroughly after handling,  P270  Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product,  P271  Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area,  P280  Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection,  P301+P312+P330  IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell,  P304+P340+P312  IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing, Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell,  P308+P313  IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention,  P405  Store locked up,  P501  Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.

 

 

3   COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient:     Lead (II) Telluride

CAS#:              1314-91-6

%:                   100

EC#:                215-247-1

 

 

4   FIRST AID MEASURES

General Measures: Remove patient from area of exposure.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek immediate medical attention.

INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.

EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal spasms. See section 11 for more information.

Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other information available.

 

 

5   FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media: Use suitable extinguishing agent for surrounding materials and type of fire.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May release toxic fumes under fire conditions.

Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing when necessary.

 

 

6   ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Avoid creating dusts. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation.

Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Avoid creating dust. Sweep or scoop up. Place in properly labeled closed containers for further handling and disposal.

Environmental Precautions: Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.

 

 

7   HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in a well-ventilated area. Avoid creating dust. Avoid exposure to high temperature. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Store in a sealed container. Store in a cool, dry area. Protect from moisture. Do not store together with oxidizers. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.

 

 

8   EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits:                   OSHA/PEL:        ACGIH/TLV:

Lead, inorganic (as Pb)             50 µg/m3            0.05 mg/m3

Tellurium compounds (as Te)     0.1 mg/m3          0.1 mg/m3

Appropriate Engineering Controls: When working with finely divided powders, handle in a controlled, enclosed environment. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air. Clothing worn in areas of exposure to lead dust or fume should be restricted to the workplace and laundered regularly.

Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment:

   Respiratory Protection: When potential exposures are above the occupational limits, approved respirators must be used.

   Eye Protection: Safety glasses

   Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.

 

 

9   PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:

  Form:                 Pieces

  Color:                 Gray

Odor:                    Odorless

Odor Threshold:  Not determined

pH:                                               N/A

Melting Point:                              917 oC

Boiling Point:                               No data

Flash Point:                                 N/A

Evaporation Rate:                       N/A

Flammability:                              No data

Upper Flammable Limit:             No data

Lower Flammable Limit:             No data

Vapor Pressure:                          No data

Vapor Density:                             N/A

Relative Density (Specific Gravity):     8.164 g/cc

Solubility in H2O:                         Insoluble

Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water):   Not determined

Autoignition Temperature:         No data

Decomposition Temperature:     No data

Viscosity:                                     N/A

 

 

10   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: No specific test data available.

Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Conditions to Avoid: Avoid high temperatures.

Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, acids.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Lead oxides, tellurium oxides.

 

 

11   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes.

Symptoms of Exposure: Skin or eye contact with dust or fume may cause local irritation. Inhalation or ingestion of dust or fumes may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal spasms, fatigue, sleep disturbances, weight loss, anemia, and pain in legs, arms, and joints.

Acute and Chronic Effects:

Lead Compounds:  Acute lead poisoning is relatively infrequent and occurs from ingestion of acid soluble lead compounds or inhalation of lead vapors. Chronic lead poisoning may affect the gastrointestinal, neuromuscular, central nervous, hematological and renal systems. The CNS syndrome is usually more common among children, while the GI syndrome is more prevalent in adults. There is limited evidence in humans and sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of inorganic lead compounds. Animal studies have demonstrated effects of lead on male and female gonads and fertility.

Tellurium Compounds:  Exposure to tellurium compounds may cause garlic odor of the breath and sweat, dryness of the mouth, metallic taste, somnolence, anorexia, and occasional nausea. Skin lesions in the form of scaly, itching patches and loss of sweat function have also been reported. Hydrogen telluride is highly toxic and has caused pulmonary irritation and hemolysis of red blood cells in animals; this gas is very unstable, however, and its occurrence as an actual industrial hazard is unlikely.

Acute Toxicity: No data

Carcinogenicity

Lead and Lead CompoundsNTP:  R - Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen    IARC:  2B - Possibly carcinogenic to humans

To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.

 

 

12   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: No data

Persistence and Degradability: No data

Bioaccumulative Potential: No data

Mobility in Soil: No data

Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to be released to the environment. No further relevant information available.

 

 

13   DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Method:

Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

 

 

14   TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number:                           UN3284

UN Proper Shipping Name:   Tellurium compound, n.o.s., (Lead Telluride)

Transport Hazard Class:       6.1

Packing Group:                      III

Marine Pollutant (IMDG):      No

 

 

15   REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Listed:  Yes

DSL Listed:  Yes

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP):  Acute toxicity - oral, category 4,  Acute toxicity - inhalation, category 4,  Carcinogenicity, category 2,  Reproductive toxicity, category 1A,  Specific target organ toxicity, repeated or prolonged exposure, category 2,  Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard, category 1,  Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard, category 1.

WHMIS 2015 Classification:  Acute toxicity - oral, category 4,  Acute toxicity - inhalation, category 4,  Carcinogenicity, category 2,  Reproductive toxicity, category 1A,  Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, category 2.

HMIS RatingsHealth:  2*(Chronic)     Flammability:  0     Physical:  0

NFPA RatingsHealth:  2     Flammability:  0     Instability:  0

Chemical Safety Assessment:  A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.

 

 

16   OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.

 

Prepared by:              ESPI Metals

Revised/Reviewed:    August 2017