Agent Name |
Lead II sulfide |
CAS Number |
1314-87-0 |
Formula |
Pb-S |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
C.I. 77640; CI 77640; Galena; Lead monosulfide; Lead sulfide; Lead sulfide (PbS); Lead(2+) sulfide; Lead(II) sulfide; Natural galena; Natural lead sulfide; P 128; P 128 (sulfide); P 37 (filter); Plumbous sulfide; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Metallic black crystals; [HSDB] Slightly soluble in water (0.86 mg/L at 13 deg C); [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in semiconductors, ceramic glaze, photoconductive cells, infrared detectors, transistors, humidity sensors, catalysts, mirror coatings, high-temperature lubricants, and blue pigments; [HSDB] Niello is a black alloy of sulfur, copper, silver, and lead used to decorate engraved metal, usually silver. [Britannica online] Lead sulfide dust is produced when grinding this alloy. [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html] |
Comments |
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; Can cause skin and eye burns; [CAMEO] See "Lead." |
Exposure Assessment |
BEI |
Lead in blood=30 ug/100 ml; sampling time not critical; |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.5 mg/m3, as Pb |
PEL (OSHA) |
0.5 mg/m3 |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 1,114 deg C; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
Adverse Effects |
Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
Neurotoxin |
Motor Neuropathy |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Probable Carcinogen |
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