Lead monoxide
- CAS Number
- 1317-36-8
- HSN Code
- 28241010
- Molecular Formula
- PbO
- Catalogue Number
- AL2707
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Molecular Weight
- 223.20 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Litharge appears as odorless gray or yellow green or red-brown solid. Sinks in water.
Also known as Litharge, Lead oxide yellow.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2707
- CAS Number
- 1317-36-8
- Molecular Formula
- PbO
- Molecular Weight
- 223.20 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28241010
- Grade
- 99%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 887 °C; Boiling point: 1472 °C; Density: 9.64 g/cu cm; Solubility: In water: 0.0504 gL at 25 °C (alpha form); 0.1065 gL at 25 °C (beta form).
- Appearance
- Odorless gray or yellow green or red-brown solid
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm plastic bottle, 5 Kg plastic container, 25 Kg fiber drum
- Storage
- Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Lead monoxide
- Catalogue No.
- AL2707
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 1317-36-8
- EC Number
- 215-267-0
- Grade
- 99%
- EC Index Number
- 082-001-00-6
- Chemical Formula
- PbO
- HSN Code
- 28241010
- Synonyms
- Litharge, Lead oxide yellow
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used in glass, ceramics, and battery manufacturing.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 4; Carc. 2; Repr. 1A; STOT RE 2; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 14827 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Irritant, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed; H332: Harmful if inhaled; H351: Suspected of causing cancer; H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Lead compounds are toxic and can cause serious health effects.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Lead monoxide
- CAS No.
- 1317-36-8
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Call physician at once; as first aid, induce vomiting and give milk and magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt).
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, and neurological symptoms in case of exposure.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Lead is combustible in powder form when exposed to heat or flame.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use personal protective equipment. Avoid inhalation and contact with skin.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Handle with gloves.
- Eye protection
- Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use a NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- Yellow to orange-red
- Odour
- Odourless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 887 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 1472 °C
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- 1 Pa at 724 °C; 10 Pa at 816 °C; 100 Pa at 928 °C; 1kPa at 1065 °C; 10 kPa at 1241 °C; 100 kPa at 1471 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 9.64 g/cu cm
- Solubility
- In water: 0.0504 gL at 25 °C (alpha form); 0.1065 gL at 25 °C (beta form)
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with strong acids.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts violently with aluminium powder. Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong acids, strong oxidizers.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of lead.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral >2000 mg/kg; LC50 Rat inhalation >5.05 mg/L/4 hr; LD50 Rat dermal >2000 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 2291
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 2291
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 2291
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 2291
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 2291
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Lead monoxide
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Lead monoxide
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Lead monoxide
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Lead monoxide
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Lead monoxide
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a reference compound in lead-acid battery, glass, and ceramic-glaze materials research.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00872
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 223.20 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 99% | 99.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | Insoluble |
The above product is expected to comply with 99% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | ≥ 99% | m.p. 887 °C; b.p. 1472 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | In water: 0.0504 gL at 25 °C (alpha form); 0.1065 gL at 25 °C (beta form) |
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