Lead(II) citrate

Agent Name
Lead(II) citrate
CAS Number
512-26-5
Formula
C6-H8-O7.3/2Pb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lead citrate; Trilead dicitrate; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, lead(2+) salt; Citric acid, lead(2+) salt (2:3) (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Corrosive solid; Slightly soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
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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
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: