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Health hazard data
Primary route of entry:
Ingestion, eye/skin contact
Exposure limits:
OSHA PEL: 0.05 mg/cu. M. (Pb)
ACG1H: 0.15 mg/m
3
Pb; 2 mg/m
3
KOH
Effect of overexposure: Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. The electrolyte will cause a burning
sensation; the lead will lead to symptoms such as loss of sleep,
loss of appetite, metallic taste and fatigue.
Effect of overexposure: Eye:
The electrolyte is corrosive: it will produce a burning, soapy
sensation, irritation or severe chemical burns.
Effect of overexposure: Dermal:
The electrolyte will cause a soapy, slippery feel, and eventually a
burning sensation. It may cause irritation and chemical burns.
Effect of overexposure: Inhalation:
Inhalation of the electrolyte will cause severe irritation and
chemical burns.
Signs/symptoms of exposure:
The electrolyte is harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed
through the skin. It is extremely destructive to the mucous
membranes, stomach, mouth, upper respiratory tract, eyes and
skin.
The lead will lead to symptoms such as loss of sleep, loss of
appetite, metallic taste and fatigue.
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye conditions or
impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to these
substances. Lead exposure may aggravate disease of the blood
and blood forming organs, hypertension, kidney damage,
nervous and possibly reproductive damage.
Carcinogenity:
IARC: lead is classified as a class 2B carcinogen - possibly
carcinogenic to humans.
Other health hazards:
Lead is a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
