Lead hypophosphite

Agent Name
Lead hypophosphite
CAS Number
10294-58-3
Formula
H3-O2-P.1/2Pb
Major Category
Metals
Lead hypophosphite formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Lead diphosphinate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Comments
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

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: