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Agent Name Molybdate Orange
CAS Number 12656-85-8
Major Category Dyes
Synonyms C.I. 77605; C.I. Pigment Red 104; CI 77605; CI Pigment Red 104; Chrome vermilion; Horna Molybdate Orange MLH 84SQ; Krolor Orange RKO 786D; Lead Chromate Molybdate Sulfate Red; Mineral Fire Red 5DDS; Mineral Fire Red 5GGS; Mineral Fire Red 5GS; Molybdate Chrome Orange; Molybdate Orange Y 786D; Molybdate Orange YE 421D; Molybdate Orange YE 698D; Molybdate Red; Molybdate Red AA3; Molybden Red; Molybdenum Red; Molybdenum orange; Pigment Red 104; Renol Molybdate Red RGS; Vynamon Scarlet BY; Vynamon Scarlet Y; [ChemIDplus]
Category Other Dyes
Description Dark orange or light red solid; [HSDB] Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] "Solid solution of lead chromate, lead molybdate, and lead sulfate." [Hawley]
Sources/Uses Used as a pigment in paints, printing inks, plastics, paper, rubber, and textile printing; [HSDB]
Comments Toxic by ingestion; [Hawley] A lead chromate pigment; LD50 (rat) = >2000 mg/kg; A skin irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Lead chromate."
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes See occupational exposure limits for lead, chromate, and molybdenum. [MSDSonline]
Adverse Effects
Anemia Anemia, Hemolytic
Neurotoxin Motor Neuropathy
Nephrotoxin Yes
Reproductive Toxin Yes
IARC Carcinogen Known Carcinogen
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