Lead(II) sulfite

Agent Name
Lead(II) sulfite
CAS Number
7446-10-8
Formula
H2-O3-S.Pb
Major Category
Metals
Lead(II) sulfite formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Lead sulphite; Sulfurous acid, lead(2++) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White powder; [Hawley]
Comments
Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; [Hawley] 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: