Lead fluoroborate

Synonyms

Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, lead (2+); Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, lead (2+) (2:1); Lead borofluoride; Lead boron fluoride; Lead fluoborate; Lead fluoroborate (Pb(BF4)2); Lead fluoroborate solution; Lead tetrafluoroborate; Lead tetrafluoroborate (Pb(BF4)2); Lead(II) tetrafluoroborate; Lead bis(tetrafluoroborate); [ChemIDplus] UN2291

Category

Lead Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Crystalline powder; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Electroplating solution for coating metal objects with lead; curing agent for epoxy resins; catalyst in production of linear polyesters; [HSDB]

Comments

A severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause fluorosis; [HSDB] See "Potassium tetrafluoroborate." 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

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Electroplating
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing