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Lead oxide: PbO
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hazard description-
toxic, harmful to unborn child, risk of impaired fertility, harmful by inhalation, if
swallowed, danger of cumulative effects, danger of serious health damage with prolonged
exposure physical properties- yellow odorless powder acute effects- irritant to skin, mucous membranes, & eyes symptoms of overexposure- may cause abdominal paid, diarrhea, loss of appetite, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, lassitude, insomnia, muscle weakness, joint & muscle pain, irritability, headache, & dizziness red blood cells may be damaged (anemia) may cause gastritis & injury to kidneys, liver, & central nervous system caution- probable human carcinogen * only use in fritted form (lead bi-silicate) not mono-silicate (soluable) back to materials |