Chemical Properties
Leadthiocyanateisawhiteorlightyellow,odorless,
crystalline powder. Odorless
Chemical Properties
White to yellow powder
Uses
Reverse dyeing with aniline black; manufacture of safety matches and cartridges.
General Description
A white to yellow crystalline solid. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Primary hazard is threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make explosives, safety matches, and in dyeing.
Reactivity Profile
Nitric acid violently oxidized a thiocyanate solution [Bretherick 1979. p. 121]. Caution should be exercised in treating a thiocyanate with an oxidizing agent such as a peroxide or chlorate as such mixtures have been known to explode. May be thermally unstable. Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating sulfur dioxide gas may form in fire [USCG, 1999].
Air & Water Reactions
Slightly soluble in water.
Health Hazard
Early symptoms of lead intoxication via inhalation or ingestion are most commonly gastrointestinal disorders, colic, constipation, etc.; weakness, which may go on to paralysis, chiefly of the extensor muscles of the wrists and less often of the ankles, is noticeable in the most serious cases. Ingestion of a laarge amount causes local irritation of the alimentary tract; pain, leg cramps, muscle weakness, paresthesias, depression, coma, and death may follow in 1 or 2 days. Contact causes irritation of eyes and mild irritation of skin.
Potential Exposure
An explosive, thermally
unstable material. Used in making safety matches, primers
for small arms cartridges; pyrotechnic devices; and in dyes.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating sulfur dioxide gas may form in fire.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR ifheart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
Shipping
UN2291 Lead compounds, soluble n.o.s., Hazard
Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical
Name Required
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,
strong acids, oxoacids, and epoxides. Contact with acids or
acid fumes caused decomposition with fumes of cyanide.
Will decompose in hot water.
storage
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Prior to working with thischemical you should be trained on its proper handling andstorage. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, wellventilated area away from hot water, heat, oxidizers, acids,acid fumes. Lead is regulated by an OSHA Standard1910.1025. All requirements of the standard must befollowed.
