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.
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
Neurotoxin
Predominantly motor
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: