Lead iodate

Agent Name
Lead iodate
CAS Number
25659-31-8
Formula
H-I-O3.1/2Pb
Major Category
Metals
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.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

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

Adverse Effects

Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Neurotoxin
Predominantly motor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: