Lead fluoride
Agent Name
Lead fluoride
CAS Number
7783-46-2
Formula
F2-Pb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lead(+2) fluoride; Lead difluoride; Lead fluoride (PbF2); Plomb fluorure [French]; Plumbous fluoride; Lead(II) fluoride; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White to colorless crystals; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in fuses, catalysts, glass coatings, and phosphors for television screens; [HSDB]
Comments
Not a skin or mucous membrane irritant; Toxic by ingestion or inhalation; [CAMEO] 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; Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)
TLV (ACGIH)
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
PEL (OSHA)
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb see 29 CFR 1910.1025 (2.5 mg/m3, as F)
MAK
1 mg/m3, as F, inhalable fraction
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Neurotoxin
Predominantly motor
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:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: