Lead(II) sulfide

Agent Name
Lead(II) sulfide
CAS Number
1314-87-0
Formula
Pb-S
Major Category
Metals
Lead(II) sulfide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
C.I. 77640; CI 77640; Galena; Lead monosulfide; Lead sulfide; Lead sulfide (PbS); Lead(2+) sulfide; Lead(II) sulfide; Natural galena; Natural lead sulfide; P 128; P 128 (sulfide); P 37 (filter); Plumbous sulfide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Metallic black crystals; [HSDB] Slightly soluble in water (0.86 mg/L at 13 deg C); [ATSDR ToxProfiles]
Sources/Uses
Used in semiconductors, ceramic glaze, photoconductive cells, infrared detectors, transistors, humidity sensors, catalysts, mirror coatings, high-temperature lubricants, and blue pigments; [HSDB] Niello is a black alloy of sulfur, copper, silver, and lead used to decorate engraved metal, usually silver. [Britannica online] Lead sulfide dust is produced when grinding this alloy. [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html]
Comments
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; Can cause skin and eye burns; [CAMEO] 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
mp = 1,114 deg C; [ATSDR ToxProfiles]

Adverse Effects

Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Neurotoxin
Predominantly motor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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