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Agent Name Lead II phosphate
CAS Number 7446-27-7
Formula O8-P2.3Pb
Major Category Metals
Synonyms Bleiphosphat [German]; C.I. 77622; CI 77622; Collodial lead phosphate; Lead orthophosphate; Lead phosphate; Lead phosphate (3:2); Lead phosphate (Pb3(PO4)2); Lead phosphate, colloidal; Lead(2+) phosphate; Lead(2+) phosphate (Pb3(PO4)2); Lead(II) phosphate (3:2); Normal lead orthophosphate; Perlex paste 500; Perlex paste 600A; Phosphoric acid, lead(2+) salt (2:3); Plumbous phosphate; Trilead phosphate; Trilead bis(orthophosphate); [ChemIDplus]
Category Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description White solid; [Merck Index] Practically insoluble in water (0.14 mg/L at 20 deg C); [ATSDR ToxProfiles]
Sources/Uses Used as a styrene and plastic stabilizer and in special glasses; [Merck Index]
Comments Toxic material; [Hawley] See "Lead."
Exposure Assessment
BEI Lead in blood=30 ug/100 ml; sampling time not critical;
TLV (ACGIH) 0.5 mg/m3
PEL (OSHA) 0.5 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes mp = 1,014 deg C; [ATSDR ToxProfiles]
Adverse Effects
Anemia Anemia, Hemolytic
Neurotoxin Motor Neuropathy
Nephrotoxin Yes
Reproductive Toxin Yes
IARC Carcinogen Possible Carcinogen
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