Agent Name |
Lead II thiocyanate |
CAS Number |
592-87-0 |
Formula |
C2-N2-S2.Pb |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Isothiocyanic acid, lead(2+) salt; Lead dithiocyanate; Lead isothiocyanate; Lead sulfocyanate; Lead thiocyanate (Pb(SCN)2); Lead(II) thiocyanate (Pb(NCS)2); [ChemIDplus] UN2291 [MSDSonline] |
Category |
Metals, Other Compounds |
Description |
White to yellow crystals; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used to reverse aniline black dyeing; also used to make safety matches and cartridges; [Merck Index] Used in priming mix of small-arms cartridges; [Hawley] |
Comments |
A skin irritant; Can cause lead poisoning after ingestion or inhalation; [CAMEO] May liberate toxic hydrogen cyanide gas after contact with acid; [MSDSonline] See "Lead." See "CYANIDES." |
Exposure Assessment |
BEI |
Lead in blood=30 ug/100 ml; sampling time not critical; |
Explanatory Notes |
Melting point = 374 deg F; [MSDSonline] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
Motor Neuropathy |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: LEAD THIOCYANATE
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