Lead(II) acetate trihydrate
Agent Name
Lead(II) acetate trihydrate
CAS Number
6080-56-4
Formula
C4-H6-O4.Pb.3H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Acetic acid, lead(+2) salt trihydrate; Bis(acetato)trihydroxytrilead; Bleiazetat [German]; Lead acetate trihydrate; Lead diacetate trihydrate; Lead(II) acetate trihydrate; [ChemIDplus] Sugar of lead; [Ullmann] UN1616
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Water soluble white powder; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a cotton dye mordant, a water repellant, and as a raw material in cosmetics and to make other lead compounds; [Ullmann]
Comments
See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.
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
Explanatory Notes
Melting point equals 167 deg F; [CAMEO]
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
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:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: