Lead octoate

Agent Name
Lead octoate
CAS Number
15696-43-2
Formula
C8-H16-O2.x-Pb
Major Category
Metals
Lead octoate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Octanoic acid, lead salt; Lead caprylate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Comments
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: