Synonyms
Lead(II) iodate; Iodic acid (HIO3), lead(2+) salt; Lead diiodate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
An oxidizer; May cause irritation; Targets the thyroid, blood, kidney, and nerves; Possible teratogen, carcinogen, and reproductive toxicant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.
BEI
Lead in blood = 200 ug/L (20 ug/100 ml); sampling time not critical; [ACGIH]
TLV (ACGIH)
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb
PEL (OSHA)
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb
Neurotoxin
Predominantly motor
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: