Lead 2-ethylhexoate
Agent Name
Lead 2-ethylhexoate
CAS Number
16996-40-0
Formula
C8-H16-O2.x-Pb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
2-Ethylhexanoic acid, lead salt; Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, lead salt; [ChemIDplus] Lead (II) 2-ethylhexoate; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
50% in mineral spirits: Light brown liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
50% in mineral spirits: An irritant; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause organ injury; May be toxic to fertility or the developing child; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] 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
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
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: