Lead Acetate

Synonym(s)

: Lead diacetate, lead (II) acetate, acetic acid; lead salt, Saturn salt

Mol. Formula

: C4H6O4Pb

EC / List no.

: 206-104-4

CAS no.

: 301-04-2

Molecular weight

: 325

Lead acetate is a lead salt consisting of acetic acid and lead components. It is toxic, like many other lead compounds. Lead acetate is soluble in water and glycerin.

Application

»   It is used as an adsorbent and adsorbent in industry.
»   Used as a reagent and as a stabilizer for some paints.
»   In cosmetics, it is the main active ingredient of hair coloring dyes.
»   Lead (II) acetate is also used as a mordant in textile printing and dyeing, and as a drier in paints and varnishes.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Lead acetate appears as a white powder or colorless, fluorescent crystals.
» It has a slightly acetic taste.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	280
Boiling point			Decomposes
Density	g/cm3	3.25	20 °C
Solubility	g/ 100 mL	44	20 °C, soluble with water
pH		5.5- 6.5	5% solution, 25 °C