Lead oleate
Description
A waxy powder that can be prepared by the reaction of Oleic acid with lead carbonate. Lead oleate is a liquid at 16% lead and a solid at 37% lead. Lead oleate is use as a Drier in oil paints and varnishes to speed the polymerization and oxidation processes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oleic acid lead salt
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, benzene, ether, turpentine. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | Pb(C18H33O2)2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1120-46-3 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by inhalation or ingestion. Combustible. Skin contact may cause irritation or ulcers. Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen.
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 5435