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

Risks

• Toxic by inhalation or ingestion.
• Combustible.
• Skin contact may cause irritation or ulcers.
• Carcinogen, teratogen, suspected mutagen.
• ChemService: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in ethanol, benzene, ether, turpentine. Insoluble in water.

Composition	Pb(C18H33O2)2
CAS	1120-46-3

Resources and Citations

• 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