LEAD HYDROXIDE Property

Melting point:

decomposes at 145℃ [HAW93]

Density 

7.590

solubility 

soluble in acid solutions

form 

white powder

color 

white

PH

7.54(1 mM solution);7.54(10 mM solution);7.54(100 mM solution)

Water Solubility 

0.0155g/100mL H2O (20°C) [KIR78]; soluble HNO3 and acetic acid [HAW93]

EPA Substance Registry System

Lead hydroxide (Pb(OH)2) (19783-14-3)

Safety

RIDADR 

2291

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H332Harmful if inhaled

H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P330Rinse mouth.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

LEAD HYDROXIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

white, bulky powder(s); absorbs atmospheric CO2; can be prepared by addition of alkali to a solution of lead nitrate; used in Ni–Cd battery electrolytes, as an oxidation catalyst, in electrical insulating paper and in petroleum well plugs [KIR78] [HAW93]