What is lead acetate?
Lead acetate is soluble, white, crystalline compound, which was produced from Roman times as a form of boiling sweetener of grape juice in lead pots and is commonly referred to as lead sugar. It is known that Pope Clement II died of lead sugar poisoning in October 1047, as well as potentially other important historical characters such as Ludwig van Beethoven. In fact, it is assumed that most of the Roman aristocracy was poisoned by regular consumption of SABA, syrup sweetener on wine made of lead acetan. Although LED toxicity is well known today, lead acetate is still used in cosmetics in some countries, in hair dye products and to create lead paper on lead acetate. Although this is no longer allowed in cosmetic products in Western countries, its use in hair dyes as color additives is still widespread and these products have been allowed for more than 40 years. Human attempts at long -term use of hair -containing hair -containing acetate did not detect in bloodImaging no increased levels of lead. This is considered an effective additive in hair dye samples, because lead acetate is bound to proteins in human hair, thus extending the color longer.
Other names for lead acetate include plumbing salt, salt Saturn and lead (II) acetate or lead ethanoate. It is considered to be highly toxic to the unborn and can cross the placenta causing the mortality of the fetus. It is also known to be deadly fish and all water organisms if they are introduced into the water supply.
chemical handling must be performed with protective gloves, safety glasses, clothing and barrier creams for exposed skin, while women in the age of children are limited as possible. Because it is highly soluble, it can dissolve water, producing toxic and corrosive pairs of acetic acid, which has a slight vinegar odor. Emergency staff who have to deal withWith the leakage of lead acetate, it must wear a respiratory apparatus.
The production amount of lead acetate around the world is difficult to determine, because as a heritage produced for many centuries. It is also increasingly limited. It is produced in different countries from India to Great Britain and the USA.