| Agent Name | Lead silicate |
|---|---|
| Alternative Name | Lead metasilicate |
| CAS Number | 10099-76-0 |
| Formula | H2-O3-Si.Pb |
| Major Category | Metals |
| Synonyms | Lead silicon oxide (PbSiO3); Lead silicon trioxide; Lead silicate (PbSiO3); Lead(2+) silicate; Silicic acid (H2SiO3), lead(2+) salt (1:1); Lead metasilicate; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Lead Compounds, Inorganic |
| Description | White crystals; [Hawley] |
| Sources/Uses | Used in ceramics and fireproofing fabrics; [Hawley] |
| Comments | Toxic material; [Hawley] See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases. |
| 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 | Anemia, Hemolytic |
| Neurotoxin | Motor Neuropathy |
| Nephrotoxin | Yes |
| Reproductive Toxin | Yes |
| IARC Carcinogen | Probable Carcinogen |
| NTP Carcinogen | Anticipated Human Carcinogen |
| ACGIH Carcinogen | Confirmed Animal |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
| Activities | Activities with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Lead silicate
Alternative Name
Lead metasilicate
CAS Number
10099-76-0
Formula
H2-O3-Si.Pb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lead silicon oxide (PbSiO3); Lead silicon trioxide; Lead silicate (PbSiO3); Lead(2+) silicate; Silicic acid (H2SiO3), lead(2+) salt (1:1); Lead metasilicate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White crystals; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in ceramics and fireproofing fabrics; [Hawley]
Comments
Toxic material; [Hawley] See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.
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
Anemia, Hemolytic
Neurotoxin
Motor Neuropathy
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Probable Carcinogen
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated Human Carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap