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Agent Name Lead fluoroborate
CAS Number 13814-96-5
Formula B2-F8.Pb
Major Category Metals
Synonyms Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, lead (2+); Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, lead (2+) (2:1); Lead borofluoride; Lead boron fluoride; Lead fluoborate; Lead fluoroborate (Pb(BF4)2); Lead fluoroborate solution; Lead tetrafluoroborate; Lead tetrafluoroborate (Pb(BF4)2); Lead(II) tetrafluoroborate; Lead bis(tetrafluoroborate); [ChemIDplus] UN2291
Category Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description Crystalline powder; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses Electroplating solution for coating metal objects with lead; curing agent for epoxy resins; catalyst in production of linear polyesters; [HSDB]
Comments A severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause fluorosis; [HSDB] 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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