Lead(II) bromide

Agent Name
Lead(II) bromide
CAS Number
10031-22-8
Formula
Br2-Pb
Major Category
Metals
Lead(II) bromide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Lead bromide; Lead(2+) bromide; Lead bromide (PbBr2); Lead dibromide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst to make polyesters, a filler for polypropylene (flame-resistant), and in glass optical waveguides; [[Ullmann]
Comments
Toxic by inhalation; [Hawley] See "Bromine." See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

BEI
Lead in blood = 200 ug/L (20 ug/100 ml); sampling time not critical; [ACGIH]
TLV (ACGIH)
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb
PEL (OSHA)
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb

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: