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Agent Name Lead subacetate
CAS Number 1335-32-6
Formula C4-H10-O8-Pb3
Major Category Metals
Synonyms BLA; Basic lead acetate; Bis(acetato)dihydroxytrilead; Bis(acetato)tetrahydroxytrilead; Bis(aceto)dihydroxytrilead; Lead acetate, basic; Lead monosubacetate; Lead subacetate; Lead, bis(acetato)tetrahydroxytri-; Lead, bis(acetato-O)tetrahydroxytri-; Monobasic lead acetate; Subacetate lead; Lead, bis(acetato-kappaO)tetrahydroxytri-; [ChemIDplus]
Category Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description White solid; [Merck Index] Very soluble in water; [[Ullmann]
Sources/Uses Used in analysis, clarifying, and decolorizing of organic solutions, e.g., sugar; [Merck Index]
Comments 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 = 75 deg C; [[Ullmann]
Adverse Effects
Anemia Anemia, Hemolytic
Neurotoxin Motor Neuropathy
Nephrotoxin Yes
Reproductive Toxin Yes
IARC Carcinogen Probable Carcinogen
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