Agent Name |
Lead tungstate |
CAS Number |
7759-01-5 |
Formula |
O4-Pb-W |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Lead Tungstate(IV); Lead tungsten oxide (PbWO4); Lead tungsten tetraoxide; Lead wolframate; Natural raspite; Natural stolzite; Scheelite; Tungstic acid, lead(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
White powder; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in Raman lasers; [ChemIDplus] Pigment; [HSDB] |
Comments |
"Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [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 |
Adverse Effects |
Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
Neurotoxin |
Motor Neuropathy |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Probable Carcinogen |
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