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Hazard / Symptom | |
Hazard | May cause harm to the unborn child. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Danger of cumulative effects. Possible risks of irreversible effects. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
The following applies to lead compounds in general |
Due to the poor absorbability via the gastrointestinal tract, only very high doses lead to acute cases of intoxication. After a latency period of several hours, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, and colics occur, in many instances followed by shock. Chronic uptake causes peripheral muscular weakness ("drop-wrist"), anaemia, and central-nervous disorders. The information available suggests that an embryotoxic potential must be considered probable. Women of child-bearing age should not be exposed to the substance over longer periods of time (observe critical threshold). |
After long-term exposure to the chemical | changes in the blood picture |
Protective equipments / General working measures | |||||
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Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. |
Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures | |
Person-related precautionary measures |
Avoid substance contact. |
Environmental-protection measures |
Do not allow to enter sewerage system. |
Procedures for cleaning / absorption | Carefully take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. |
Suitable extinguishing media | In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood. |
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