Agent Name | Lead silicate |
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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 |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Activities | Activities with risk of exposure: |