Lead(II) stearate
Agent Name
Lead(II) stearate
CAS Number
1072-35-1
Formula
C18-H36-O2.1/2Pb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
5002G; Lead stearate; Lead(2+) octadecanoate; Lead(2+) stearate; Lead(II) octadecaoate; Listab 28ND; SL 1000 (stabilizer); Stabinex NC18; Lead distearate, pure; Octadecanoic acid, lead(2+) salt (2:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White solid with slight fatty odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in high-pressure lubricants and varnish driers; [Merck Index]
Comments
See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.
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
Explanatory Notes
Flash point > 450 deg F; [CAMEO]
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: