Lead(II) tartrate

Synonyms

Lead tartrate; Lead tartrate (VAN); Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (2R,3R)-, lead(2+) salt (1:1); Butanedioic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy- (R-(R*,R*))-, lead(2+) salt (1:1) (9CI); Tartaric acid, lead(2+) salt (1:1) (8CI); [ChemIDplus]

Category

Organic Acids, Metal Salts

Description

White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Comments

Causes other changes of the blood in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of rats (LDLo = 990 mg/kg); [RTECS] An irritant; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; May have cumulative adverse effects; Possible reproductive and fetal toxicant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "L-Tartaric acid." See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

Lead in blood = 200 ug/L (20 ug/100 ml); sampling time not critical; [ACGIH]

0.05 mg/m3, as Pb

0.05 mg/m3, as Pb

Hemolytic anemia

Predominantly motor

Yes

Yes

Probable (2a)

Anticipated human carcinogen

Confirmed Animal

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Lead, subacute toxic effect