Lead(II) nitrate, White powder, Puratronic™, 99.999% (Metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Employed in industrial applications such as heat stabilization in nylon and polyesters, coatings of photothermographic paper, gold cyanidation and pyrotechnics. Finds application in supramolecular chemistry. Strong oxidizing agent, and an alternative to the Sommelet reaction for the oxidation of benzylic halides to aldehydes. Used in the preparation of isothiocyanates from dithiocarbamates. Scavenger of bromide in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Manufacture of dinitrogen tetroxide in indurtrial scale.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 470°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.999% (Metals basis)
• Solubility Information: soluble in water. Insoluble in nitric acid. Sparingly soluble in methanol.
• IUPAC Name: lead(2+);dinitrate
• Formula Weight: 331.2
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 4.53
• Chemical Name or Material: Lead(II) nitrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Lead(II) nitrate, Puratronic

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1A
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H360Df-May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only