Lead subacetate

Agent Name
Lead subacetate
CAS Number
1335-32-6
Formula
C4-H10-O8-Pb3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
BLA; Basic lead acetate; Bis(acetato)dihydroxytrilead; Bis(acetato)tetrahydroxytrilead; Bis(aceto)dihydroxytrilead; Lead acetate, basic; Lead monosubacetate; Lead subacetate; Lead, bis(acetato)tetrahydroxytri-; Lead, bis(acetato-O)tetrahydroxytri-; Monobasic lead acetate; Subacetate lead; Lead, bis(acetato-kappaO)tetrahydroxytri-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] Very soluble in water; [[Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used in analysis, clarifying, and decolorizing of organic solutions, e.g., sugar; [Merck Index]
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
Explanatory Notes
mp = 75 deg C; [Ullmann]

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: