Lead naphthenate

Synonyms

Lead naphthenates; Naphthenic acid, lead salt; Naphthex Pb; Trokyd Lead; Naphthenic acids, lead salts; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Organic Acids, Metal Salts

Description

Soft yellow semi-transparent solid; [Hawley]

Sources/Uses

Used as a paint and varnish drier, catalyst, lube oil additive, wood preservative, and insecticide; [HSDB]

Comments

May cause injury to the kidneys and nervous system; Solutions can be absorbed through skin; [ICSC] See "Cobalt naphthenate," "Copper naphthenate," and "Nickel naphthenate." See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

Lead in blood = 200 ug/L (20 ug/100 ml); sampling time not critical; [ACGIH]

Predominantly motor

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Lead, subacute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Applying Wood Preservatives
• Farming (Pesticides)
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)