Lead metaborate
Agent Name
Lead metaborate
CAS Number
14720-53-7
Formula
B-H-O2.1/2Pb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Boric acid (HBO2), lead(2+) salt; Lead borate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; May cause reproductive and developmental toxicity; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] 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
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
Other Information
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