6. Health Hazard Data
Lead (use for Lead Acetate & Lead): TLV/TWA 0.15 mg/m3, PEL 0.05 mg/m3
Toxicity: Intraperitoneal Rate LD 50 for lead acetate trihydrate is 200 mg/Kg
Carcinogenicity: This substance is listed as a NTP anticipated human carcinogen and an IARC
animal carcinogen.
Reproductive Effects: None identified
Effects of overexposure:
Inhalation – Tightness and pain in chest, coughing, difficult breathing
Skin Contact – Irritation
Eye Contact – Irritation
Skin Absorption – May be harmful
Ingestion – Is harmful and may be fatal, headache, nausea, vomiting dizziness, gastrointestinal
irritation
Chronic Effects – Anemia, kidney damage, blurred vision, lead build-up, in central nervous
system.
KOH electrolyte: (ACGIH TLV) 2mg/cu.m.
Toxicity: May be harmful or fatal if swallowed Oral LD50 (RAT)=3650 mg/kg
Reproductive Effects: None identified
Effects of overexposure:
Inhalation – unlikely
Skin Contact – Irritation
Eye Contact – Irritation, could result in permanent loss of vision
Skin Absorption – May be harmful
Ingestion – Is harmful and may be fatal.
Chronic Effects – Contact with skin or eyes will cause a burning sensation &feel soapy or slippery
to touch.
Acetic Acid (concentrated): TLV/TWA 25mg/cu.m.
Toxicity: May be harmful or fatal if swallowed Oral LD50 (RAT)=3310 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: None Identified
Reproductive Effects: None identified
Effects of overexposure:
Inhalation – Irritation
Skin Contact – Irritation
Eye Contact – Irritation, could result in permanent loss of vision
Skin Absorption – May be harmful
Ingestion – Is harmful and may be fatal
Chronic Effects – Lung damage, teeth damage