Lead silicate
Agent Name
Lead silicate
Alternative Name
Lead metasilicate
CAS Number
10099-76-0
Formula
H2-O3-Si.Pb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lead silicon oxide (PbSiO3); Lead silicon trioxide; Lead silicate (PbSiO3); Lead(2+) silicate; Silicic acid (H2SiO3), lead(2+) salt (1:1); Lead metasilicate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White crystals; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in ceramics and fireproofing fabrics; [Hawley]
Comments
Toxic material; [Hawley] 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
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:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:
Activities
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