Lead(II) phosphate

Synonyms

Bleiphosphat [German]; C.I. 77622; CI 77622; Collodial lead phosphate; Lead orthophosphate; Lead phosphate; Lead phosphate (3:2); Lead phosphate (Pb3(PO4)2); Lead phosphate, colloidal; Lead(2+) phosphate; Lead(2+) phosphate (Pb3(PO4)2); Lead(II) phosphate (3:2); Normal lead orthophosphate; Perlex paste 500; Perlex paste 600A; Phosphoric acid, lead(2+) salt (2:3); Plumbous phosphate; Trilead phosphate; Trilead bis(orthophosphate); [ChemIDplus]

Category

Lead Compounds, Inorganic

Description

White solid; [Merck Index] Practically insoluble in water (0.14 mg/L at 20 deg C); [ATSDR ToxProfiles]

Sources/Uses

Used as a styrene and plastic stabilizer and in special glasses; [Merck Index]

Comments

Toxic material; [Hawley] 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

Explanatory Notes

mp = 1,014 deg C; [ATSDR ToxProfiles]

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:

• Glass Manufacturing
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing