Lead thiosulfate

Agent Name
Lead thiosulfate
CAS Number
26265-65-6
Formula
H2-O3-S2.xPb
Major Category
Metals
Lead thiosulfate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Thiosulfuric acid (H2S2O3), lead salt; Thiosulfuric acid, lead salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White solid; [Hawley]
Comments
A strong reducing agent; Ingestion or inhalation of dust can cause lead poisoning; [CAMEO] 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
IDLH (NIOSH)
100 mg/m3, as Pb

Adverse Effects

Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Neurotoxin
Predominantly motor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
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: