Lead (II) nitrate
Product Overview & Quality
- Product Name: Lead (II) nitrate
- Brand: Kemaus (Product Code: KA-280)
- Grade: Analytical Reagent (AR Grade) with premium purity of 99 percent or higher. Produced under Kemaus strict laboratory standards, ensuring exceptionally low levels of trace organic and inorganic impurities for high-precision assays.
- Physical Properties: Odorless, white crystalline powder or crystals.
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water; yields a slightly acidic aqueous solution.
- Key Use: Used as a precursor in lead compound synthesis and chemical gravimetric analysis. Serves as a reliable standard reagent for calibrating analytical instruments (such as AAS or ICP) for heavy metal determination.
Safety & Hazards (Critical)
- Classification: Oxidizing Solid (Category 2). May damage fertility or the unborn child (Category 1A). Toxic if swallowed or inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation.
- Health Risks: Chronic exposure causes severe lead poisoning, which accumulates in the body and damages the Central Nervous System (CNS), cardiovascular system, kidneys, and blood formation processes.
- Environmental Hazards: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Strict hazardous waste disposal regulations apply. Do not discharge into environment or drains.
- First Aid Measures: Immediately flush affected eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If inhaled, move the victim to fresh air. Seek immediate, urgent medical attention for any exposure.
Handling & Storage
- Storage: Store in the original, tightly sealed Kemaus container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated dedicated area. Keep strictly away from combustible materials, reducing agents, organic chemicals, and heat sources due to its oxidizing nature.
- Precautions: Comprehensive PPE is mandatory, including chemical-resistant laboratory gloves, safety goggles, a protective coat, and a dust respirator. Avoid dust generation. Strictly restricted for use by pregnant women and persons of reproductive age.
