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Lead sulfate

Also known as Lead sulphate, Anglislite, anglesite

CAS 7446-14-2Formula O4PbSMolar mass 303.26 g/molEC 231-198-9
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Harmful or irritant, Serious health hazard, Hazardous to the environment 20 suppliers listed
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Lead sulfate chemical structure, O4PbS, CAS 7446-14-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
White, heavy crystal powder
Melting point
1,170 °C
Density
6.2 g/cm³
Solubility
In water, 0.0404 g/100 mL at 25 °C, slightly soluble in alkaline solutions.
HS code
283329
Category
Sulfates and sulfur salts
UN number
UN 1759
Illustrative photo, 25 kg kraft paper sacks of white powder in a warehouse
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What is Lead sulfate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Lead sulfate appears as a white crystalline solid. Insoluble in water and sinks in water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be mildly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Used to make other chemicals. Use: in lithography, battery acid solution treated fabrics, used in varnishes.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
lead(2+) sulfate
CAS number
7446-14-2 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 15739-80-7, 52732-72-6, 90583-07-6
EC numbers
231-198-9, 239-831-0, 258-142-6, 292-204-3
Molecular formula
O4PbS
UNII
C516H654O8
MDL number
MFCD00011166
InChIKey
KEQXNNJHMWSZHK-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/H2O4S.Pb/c1-5(2,3)4;/h(H2,1,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Pb+2]

Synonyms

  • Lead sulphate
  • Anglislite
  • anglesite
  • Mulhouse White
  • Lead Bottoms
  • Lead monosulfate
  • Fast White
  • Milk White
  • Natural anglesite
  • Freemans White Lead
  • Lead(+2) sulfate
  • Tetrabasic lead sulfate
  • Sulfate de plomb
  • TS 100 (sulfate)
  • Lead(II) Sulfate (1:1)
  • Lead sulfate, tetrabasic
  • HB 2000
  • CI 77630
  • PbSO4
  • C.I. 77630
  • Lead dross
  • lambda2-lead(2+) ion sulfate
  • Bleisulfat
  • Lead(II) sulfate
  • Lead sulfate (PbSO4)
Show all 35 synonyms
  • Sulfuric acid, lead salt
  • Sulphuric acid, lead salt
  • plumbous, sulfate
  • Sulfuric acid, lead salt (1:?)
  • lead(2+), sulfate
  • Sulfuric acid, lead salt, tetrabasic
  • Sulfuric acid lead(2+) salt (1:1)
  • Sulfuric acid, lead(2+) salt, basic
  • O4PbS
  • Pb (S O4)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Appearance
White, heavy crystal powderexp.
Melting point
1,170 °Cexp.
Density
6.2 g/cm³exp.
Solubility
In water, 0.0404 g/100 mL at 25 °C, slightly soluble in alkaline solutions.exp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
303.26 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
303.9284 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.72calc.
Topological polar surface area
80.26 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
6calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
2calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant
GHS08: Serious health hazard
Serious health hazard
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
Hazardous to the environment

Hazard statements

  • H302 + H332Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled.
  • H302Harmful if swallowed.
  • H332Harmful if inhaled.
  • H350May cause cancer.
  • H351Suspected of causing cancer.
  • H360May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • H360DfMay damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
  • H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (17)
  • P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
  • P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P317Get medical help.
  • P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
  • P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P391Collect spillage.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
UN number
UN 1759

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Has been used in photography in combination with silver bromide and is used in the stabilization of clay soil for adobe structures, in earth-fill dams, and roads.

Instead of white lead as pigment, with zinc in galvanic batteries, manuf minium, in lithography, preparing rapidly drying oil varnishes, weighting fabrics.[The Merck Index, Fourteenth Edition (2006).

Storage batteries, paints, ceramics, pigments, electrical and other vinyl compounds requiring high heat stability.

Industrial uses: Intermediate, Other, Chemical reaction regulator.

Consumer uses: Chemical reaction regulator, Other, Intermediate.

Functional uses

  • Heat stabilizer

How it is made

Treating lead oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate with warm sulfuric acid, or by treating a soluble lead salt with sulfuric acid.

Interaction of solutions of lead nitrate and sodium sulfate.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce, Regulatory flags: Proposed significant new use rule

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Lead sulfate is traded under.

HS 2833.29Indicative HS code

Sulphates, alums, peroxosulphates (persulphates), other

World exports in 2024
$1.1B
−26.3% vs 2023, imports $1.41B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China35.9%
  2. Germany8.8%
  3. Mexico7.6%
Top importers
  1. China16.7%
  2. United States13.5%
  3. Japan10.1%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Lead sulfate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Lead sulfate, based on the data on this page

What is Lead sulfate?

Lead sulfate appears as a white crystalline solid. Insoluble in water and sinks in water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be mildly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Used to make other chemicals. Use: in lithography, battery acid solution treated fabrics, used in varnishes.

What is the CAS number of Lead sulfate?

The CAS registry number of Lead sulfate is 7446-14-2. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 15739-80-7, 52732-72-6, 90583-07-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Lead sulfate?

The molecular formula of Lead sulfate is O4PbS and its molar mass is 303.26 g/mol.

What is Lead sulfate used for?

Has been used in photography in combination with silver bromide and is used in the stabilization of clay soil for adobe structures, in earth-fill dams, and roads.

Is Lead sulfate hazardous?

Lead sulfate carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: harmful if swallowed. harmful if inhaled, harmful if swallowed, harmful if inhaled. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Lead sulfate?

Lead sulfate is usually classified under HS code 283329 (Sulphates, alums, peroxosulphates (persulphates), other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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