Lead(II) oxalate

Agent Name
Lead(II) oxalate
CAS Number
814-93-7
Formula
C2-H2-O4.Pb
Major Category
Metals
Lead(II) oxalate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ethanedioic acid, lead(2+) salt (1:1); Lead oxalate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in photography (platinum printing); [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html]
Comments
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:

Processes

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