Molybdate Orange

Agent Name
Molybdate Orange
CAS Number
12656-85-8
Formula
Pb***Cr***
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
C.I. 77605; C.I. Pigment Red 104; CI 77605; CI Pigment Red 104; Chrome vermilion; Horna Molybdate Orange MLH 84SQ; Krolor Orange RKO 786D; Lead Chromate Molybdate Sulfate Red; Mineral Fire Red 5DDS; Mineral Fire Red 5GGS; Mineral Fire Red 5GS; Molybdate Chrome Orange; Molybdate Orange Y 786D; Molybdate Orange YE 421D; Molybdate Orange YE 698D; Molybdate Red; Molybdate Red AA3; Molybden Red; Molybdenum Red; Molybdenum orange; Pigment Red 104; Renol Molybdate Red RGS; Vynamon Scarlet BY; Vynamon Scarlet Y; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Dark orange or light red solid; [HSDB] Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] "Solid solution of lead chromate, lead molybdate, and lead sulfate." [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a pigment in paints, printing inks, plastics, paper, rubber, and textile printing; [HSDB]
Comments
Toxic by ingestion; [Hawley] A lead chromate pigment; LD50 (rat) = >2000 mg/kg; A skin irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Lead chromate." See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases. See "Chromium" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

BEI
Lead in blood=30 ug/100 ml; sampling time not critical;
TLV (ACGIH)
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb
PEL (OSHA)
0.05 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
See occupational exposure limits for lead, chromate, and molybdenum. [MSDSonline]

Adverse Effects

Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Neurotoxin
Predominantly motor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Established
NTP Carcinogen
Human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Suspected Human

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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