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Lead(II) acetate, basic, ACS
Description
Lead(II) acetate is used in the production of sweeteners, cosmetics, astringent, used in the cleaning and maintenance of stainless steel firearm suppressors (silencers) and compensators, and also used in making of slow matches.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 500 g |
Linear Formula | Pb(OOCCH3)2·2Pb(OH)2 |
UN Number | UN1616 |
Merck Index | 14,5419 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 807.71 |
Grade | ACS |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Chemical Name or Material | Lead(II) acetate, Basic |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H351-H360Df-H373-H500 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H360-H351-H373 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: LEAD ACETATE |
EINECSNumber | 215-630-3 |
RTECSNumber | OF8750000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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