Lead nitroresorcinate
Agent Name
Lead nitroresorcinate
CAS Number
51317-24-9
Formula
C6-H5-N-O4.xPb
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Nitroresorcinol, lead salt; Lead mononitroresorcinate [NA0473] [Explosive 1.1A]; Lead nitroresorcinate (dry) [Forbidden]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Explosives
Comments
See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.
Restricted
Transport of Lead nitroresorcinate (dry) is forbidden. [DOT Forbidden]
Biomedical References
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
Neurotoxin
Predominantly motor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: