Lead(II) perchlorate
Agent Name
Lead(II) perchlorate
CAS Number
13637-76-8
Formula
Cl2-O8.Pb
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Lead perchlorate; Lead(2+) perchlorate; Lead diperchlorate; Perchloric acid, lead(2+) salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1470
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make paints and storage batteries; [CAMEO]
Comments
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; Can cause severe burns to eyes and skin; [CAMEO] See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases. See "PERCHLORATES."
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
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
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:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: