Lead molybdate
Agent Name
Lead molybdate
CAS Number
10190-55-3
Formula
Mo-O4-Pb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lead molybdate(VI); Lead molybdenum oxide (PbMoO4); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Yellow solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used in pigments; [Merck Index] Crystals have electronic and optical uses; [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
Explanatory Notes
For TLV, see "Molybdenum and compounds."
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: