Lead and Lead Compounds
CAS Number
7439-92-1Synonym
CI 77575; Lead flake; Lead metal; Pb-S 100; Plubum
Occurrence/Use
Lead is used in batteries, ballast, electrodes, construction materials, glazes, and as a radiation shield. Lead is also a component of tobacco smoke. Lead compounds are used as glazes, pigments, anti-knock additives in aviation fuel, semiconductors, and ammunition.
Comments
Listed as 'Lead' for developmental and reproductive effects; listed as 'Lead and lead compounds' for cancer. NSRL and MADL are for 'Lead'.
Basis for listing lead as known to the State to cause developmental toxicity, male reproductive toxicity, and female reproductive toxicity changed from Labor Code to "Formally Required to Be Labeled or Identified' effective November 22, 2013.
Lead acetate, Lead phosphate, and Lead subacetate listed separately.