Lead oxide
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Description
Lead oxide is found in the red tetroxide (Red lead), the yellow monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) form, the brown dioxide form and the black suboxide form. These toxic pigments may be dissolved in acids and are sensitive to sulfur gases. See Lead dioxide, Lead monoxide, and Lead tetroxide.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oxyde de plomb (Fr.); xido de chumbo (Port.)
Examples include: lead monoxide (litharge, massicot); lead dioxide (brown); lead tetroxide (red lead, minium); lead suboxide (black)
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by inhalation or ingestionSkin contact may cause irritation or ulcers.Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen.