Lead(II) perchlorate

Agent Name
Lead(II) perchlorate
CAS Number
13637-76-8
Formula
Cl2-O8.Pb
Major Category
Metals
Lead(II) perchlorate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Lead perchlorate; Lead(2+) perchlorate; Lead diperchlorate; Perchloric acid, lead(2+) salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1470
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make paints and storage batteries; [CAMEO]
Comments
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; Can cause severe burns to eyes and skin; [CAMEO] See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases. See "PERCHLORATES."
Biomedical References

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
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
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: