Lead 2-ethylhexoate

Agent Name
Lead 2-ethylhexoate
CAS Number
16996-40-0
Formula
C8-H16-O2.x-Pb
Major Category
Metals
Lead 2-ethylhexoate formula graphical representation
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: