Agent Name |
Lead silicate |
Alternative Name |
Lead metasilicate |
CAS Number |
10099-76-0 |
Formula |
H2-O3-Si.Pb |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Lead silicon oxide (PbSiO3); Lead silicon trioxide; Lead silicate (PbSiO3); Lead(2+) silicate; Silicic acid (H2SiO3), lead(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
White crystals; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in ceramics and fireproofing fabrics; [Hawley] |
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, as Pb |
PEL (OSHA) |
0.5 mg/m3 |
Adverse Effects |
Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
Neurotoxin |
Motor Neuropathy |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Probable Carcinogen |
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