Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, concentrated acids. May dissolve some types of rubber. May be light sensitive. May detonate if confined at temperatures above 110 C.
Safety Information
Hazard codes
T+,N
Risk statements
61-26/27/28-33-50/53-62-38-10
safety statements
53-45-60-61-36/37-26-28
RIDADR
UN 1649 6.1/PG 1
WGK Germany
3
TSCA
with a characteristic odor. Flash point 200°F. Density 14 lb / gal. Insoluble in water. Toxic by inhalation and by skin absorption.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
TETRAETHYL LEAD decomposes under UV light. Reacts with fats; reacts violently with oxidizing agents, causing fire and explosion hazards. Attacks rubber [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980. p. 890].
Health Hazard
Extremely poisonous; may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed from the skin. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Most symptoms of poisoning are due to the effects of tetraethyllead on the nervous system.
Fire Hazard
May explode in fires. Decomposes slowly at room temperature and more rapidly at elevated temperatures.
