Agent Name |
Lead II phosphate |
CAS Number |
7446-27-7 |
Formula |
O8-P2.3Pb |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Bleiphosphat [German]; C.I. 77622; CI 77622; Collodial lead phosphate; Lead orthophosphate; Lead phosphate; Lead phosphate (3:2); Lead phosphate (Pb3(PO4)2); Lead phosphate, colloidal; Lead(2+) phosphate; Lead(2+) phosphate (Pb3(PO4)2); Lead(II) phosphate (3:2); Normal lead orthophosphate; Perlex paste 500; Perlex paste 600A; Phosphoric acid, lead(2+) salt (2:3); Plumbous phosphate; Trilead phosphate; Trilead bis(orthophosphate); [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
White solid; [Merck Index] Practically insoluble in water (0.14 mg/L at 20 deg C); [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a styrene and plastic stabilizer and in special glasses; [Merck Index] |
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 |
PEL (OSHA) |
0.5 mg/m3 |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 1,014 deg C; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
Adverse Effects |
Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
Neurotoxin |
Motor Neuropathy |
Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
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