Lead meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):

D2A - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Very toxic

D2B - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Toxic

Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.

It meets the EU criteria for class(es):

Toxic reproduction, Category 1; Toxic to Reproduction, Category 3; Harmful; Danger of cumulative effects. [Repr.Cat.1;Repr.Cat.3;Xn;R:33]

EU RISK PHRASES :

May cause harm to the unborn child. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Also, harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. [R:61-62-20/22-33]

EU SAFETY PHRASES :

Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). [S:53-45]

Safety phrases relate to the highest concentration division indicated, but may also be applicable to lower concentrations.

EU COMMENTS :

NOTE: The concentrations stated or, in the absence of such concentrations, the general concentrations of Directive 88/379/EEC are the percentages of the metallic element calculated with reference to the total weight of the preparation.

CONCENTRATION greater than or equal to 5%: Toxic: May cause harm to the unborn child. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Also, harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. [T;R:61-62-20/22-33]

CONCENTRATION greater than or equal to 1% and less than 5%: Toxic: May cause harm to the unborn child. Also, harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects. [T;R61-20/22-33]

CONCENTRATION greater than 0.5% and less than 1%: Toxic: May cause harm to the unborn child. Danger of cumulative effects. [T;R61-33]

NOTE: There is no specific EU listing for elemental lead. The information provided here is for "lead compounds".