| Agent Name |
Lead azide |
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| CAS Number |
13424-46-9 |
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| Formula |
N6-Pb |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
Lead azide (PbN6); Lead diazide; Lead(2+) azide; RD 1333; UN0129; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Explosives |
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| Description |
White needles or powder; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used on the tip of an explosive catheter in micro-explosion cystolithotripsy; [ChemIDplus] Used in military ammunition and in blasting caps; [Sax] Used as a primer in explosives; [Merck Index, 5401] |
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| Comments |
Unstable when dry, and may explode after shock, heat, or friction; [CAMEO] Emits fumes of lead and nitrogen oxides when heated; [Sax] Keep submerged in water when handling; Explodes at 660 deg F; Reported cause of explosions in laboratories after azide poured down sinks and comes in contact with lead in pipes; [Hawley] Workers handling this substance are at risk for lead poisoning; [NJ-HSFS] See "AZIDES." |
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| Restricted |
Lead azide (dry) is forbidden for transport by any means; [HMT] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| BEI |
Lead in blood=30 ug/100 ml; sampling time not critical; |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
0.05 mg/m3 |
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| Explanatory Notes |
For occupational exposure limits, see "Lead." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
Motor Neuropathy |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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| Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Probable Carcinogen |
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