SAFETY DATA SHEET
Lead Citrate
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Lead Citrate, Trihydrate
Other Names:
Trilead dicitrate
Product Number(s):
17800, 17810, C073, EMS17810
CAS Number:
512-26-5
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. Used as a stain for Electron Microscopy
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard
Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer.
Reproductive toxicity 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS07
Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute toxicity - inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
GHS09 environment
Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer.
Reproductive toxicity 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS07
Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute toxicity - inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
GHS09 environment
Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Primary route(s) of entry
Harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Human Health
Inhalation:
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion:
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth
Rinse mouth
Eyes:
Undetermined
Skin:
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Environment
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Lead Citrate, Trihydrate
512-26-5
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H302+H332 H360 H373 H410
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Not required.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Not required.
Skin protection
Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work
Store protective clothing separately
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work
Store protective clothing separately
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device.
In case of intensive or longer exposure useself-contained respiratory protective device.
In case of intensive or longer exposure useself-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Solid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not applicable
Vapour Pressure
Not applicable
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not determined
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Product is not flammable. Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Ignition Temperature
Not determined
Formula
Pb₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂·3H₂O
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known. No dangerous decomposition products known
Conditions to avoid
No decomposition if used according to specifications. No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
No sensitising effects known.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
General notes:
Water hazard class 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
Water hazard class 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
UN Number
UN2291
Proper shipping name
UN proper shipping name
· DOT Lead compounds, soluble, n.o.s. (Lead Citrate, Trihydrate)
· ADR 2291 LEAD COMPOUND, SOLUBLE, N.O.S. (Lead Citrate, Trihydrate), ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
· IMDG LEAD COMPOUND, SOLUBLE, N.O.S. (Lead Citrate, Trihydrate), MARINE POLLUTANT
· IATA LEAD COMPOUND, SOLUBLE, N.O.S. (Lead Citrate, Trihydrate)
· DOT Lead compounds, soluble, n.o.s. (Lead Citrate, Trihydrate)
· ADR 2291 LEAD COMPOUND, SOLUBLE, N.O.S. (Lead Citrate, Trihydrate), ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
· IMDG LEAD COMPOUND, SOLUBLE, N.O.S. (Lead Citrate, Trihydrate), MARINE POLLUTANT
· IATA LEAD COMPOUND, SOLUBLE, N.O.S. (Lead Citrate, Trihydrate)
Transport hazard class
6.1 Toxic substances.
Packing group
PG III
Environmental hazard
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid; Marine Pollutant.
Marine pollutant: Yes (P), Symbol (fish and tree)
Special marking (ADR): Symbol (fish and tree)
Marine pollutant: Yes (P), Symbol (fish and tree)
Special marking (ADR): Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Toxic substances.
Additional information
Special precautions for user Warning: Toxic substances
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 60
EMS Number:F-A,S-A· Segregation groups
Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic compounds), lead and its compounds
Transport/Additional information:·
DOT
· Quantity limitations: On passenger aircraft/rail: 100 kg
On cargo aircraft only: 200 kg
· Remarks: Special marking with the symbol (fish and tree).
ADR·
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1 Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g·
Transport category 2 ·
Tunnel restriction code E ·
IMDG·
Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg·
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1 Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 60
EMS Number:F-A,S-A· Segregation groups
Heavy metals and their salts (including their organometallic compounds), lead and its compounds
Transport/Additional information:·
DOT
· Quantity limitations: On passenger aircraft/rail: 100 kg
On cargo aircraft only: 200 kg
· Remarks: Special marking with the symbol (fish and tree).
ADR·
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1 Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g·
Transport category 2 ·
Tunnel restriction code E ·
IMDG·
Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg·
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1 Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No further relevant information available.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
21 November 2025
Comments
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
Acute toxicity - oral 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
Carcinogenicity 1B: Carcinogenicity - Category 1B
Reproductive toxicity 1A: Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2: Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
Acute toxicity - oral 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
Carcinogenicity 1B: Carcinogenicity - Category 1B
Reproductive toxicity 1A: Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2: Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2
References
EMS SDS Lead Citrate, Trihydrate. 28/07/2023 https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/17800.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorA5XY6A5AjTYpEBAc8e3PCHKV93W2bMnEBKJsmcLdxUxEvdkYP
Safety Data Sheet Ted Pella, Inc. Lead Citrate, Trihydrate 31/08/2017 https://www.tedpella.com/SDS_html/19312_19314_sds.pdf
Safety Data Sheet Ted Pella, Inc. Lead Citrate, Trihydrate 31/08/2017 https://www.tedpella.com/SDS_html/19312_19314_sds.pdf
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