Lead acetate trihydrate

Lead acetate trihydrate

Lead(II) acetate trihydrate; Sugar of lead; Plumbous acetate trihydrate

CAS 6080-56-4

Chemical Formula Pb(C₂H₃O₂)₂•3H₂O

Molecular Weight 379.33 g/mol

Lead acetate trihydrate is a crystalline compound primarily used in the production of other lead-based chemicals, dyes, and as a reagent in laboratories. It has also been used historically in cosmetic and hair coloring products, though its use is now regulated due to health and safety concerns.

Industrial Uses

1. Fabric Solutions

  • Precursor for Lead-Based Pigments : Lead acetate is used to manufacture chrome yellow and other lead-based pigments, which are valued for their brightness, opacity, and weather resistance.
  • Dye Mordant in Textile Dyeing : It helps fix dyes onto fabrics by reacting with the dye molecules and binding them to the fiber, especially in traditional and artisanal dyeing.

2.  Performance Chemicals

  • Intermediate in Organolead Compound Synthesis : Used as a starting material in the preparation of tetraethyl lead and other organolead compounds (now largely phased out due to toxicity and environmental impact).
  • Catalyst Component in Polymer and Resin Reactions : Acts as a co-catalyst or reaction stabilizer in certain resin curing and polymerization processes.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 98%
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point ~75 °C (with loss of water of crystallization)
Density ~2.55 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
Viscosity Not applicable (solid form)
Flash Point Not flammable

Hazard Symbols

Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

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