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Agent Name Lead II stearate
CAS Number 1072-35-1
Formula C18-H36-O2.1/2Pb
Major Category Metals
Synonyms 5002G; Lead stearate; Lead(2+) octadecanoate; Lead(2+) stearate; Lead(II) octadecaoate; Listab 28ND; SL 1000 (stabilizer); Stabinex NC18; Lead distearate, pure; Octadecanoic acid, lead(2+) salt (2:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description White solid with slight fatty odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses Used in high-pressure lubricants and varnish driers; [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 Flash point > 450 deg F; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Anemia Anemia, Hemolytic
Neurotoxin Motor Neuropathy
Nephrotoxin Yes
Reproductive Toxin Yes
IARC Carcinogen Probable Carcinogen
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