Agent Name |
Lead II acetate trihydrate |
CAS Number |
6080-56-4 |
Formula |
C4-H6-O4.Pb.3H2-O |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Acetic acid, lead(+2) salt trihydrate; Bis(acetato)trihydroxytrilead; Bleiazetat [German]; Lead acetate trihydrate; Lead diacetate trihydrate; Lead(II) acetate trihydrate; [ChemIDplus] Sugar of lead; [Ullmann] UN1616 |
Category |
Metals, Organic Compounds |
Description |
Water soluble white powder; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a cotton dye mordant, a water repellant, and as a raw material in cosmetics and to make other lead compounds; [Ullmann] |
Comments |
See "Lead." |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
Melting point equals 167 deg F; [CAMEO] |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
Motor Neuropathy |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Probable Carcinogen |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: LEAD ACETATE
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