Lead thiosulfate
Agent Name
Lead thiosulfate
CAS Number
26265-65-6
Formula
H2-O3-S2.xPb
Major Category
Metals
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: