The harm of lead acetate to human body

Lead acetate, commonly known as lead sugar, is a very important chemical raw material with a wide range of applications. It is used as anti-fouling coatings, water quality protection agents, pigment fillers, etc. Lead acetate itself is toxic. If we come into contact with this type of product on a daily basis, it will affect our health. We need to know as much as possible about the hazards caused. So, what are the hazards of lead acetate to the human body? Let’s take a look below.

Main Application

Mainly used as raw material for producing lead salts such as lead borate and lead stearate. In the pigment industry, lead acetate reacts with sodium chromate to produce chrome yellow (lead chromate). In the textile industry, it is used as a raw material for preparing lead soap waterproofing for tarpaulin. In the electroplating industry, it is a luminescent agent for cyanide copper plating. It is also a dyeing auxiliary in the fur industry.

Lead acetate, also known as lead sugar, is a colorless, glossy crystal or white crystalline powder with a slight acetic acid odor. It is easily soluble in water and its aqueous solution is milky white. It is a commonly used astringent in clinical practice. Can be formulated into 1:2

000 aqueous solution for cold wet compress, suitable for acute eczema and acute dermatitis with exudation and erosion as the main features. It has a fast onset of action and can quickly relieve exudation and reduce itching. Soaking in 0.5% aqueous solution can be used to treat infiltrative and erosive tinea pedis and tinea manuum and dyshidrotic eczema. It has certain astringent, antiperspirant, bactericidal and deodorizing effects on hyperhidrosis of hands and feet. Because this drug is slightly toxic, it should not be used on a large area or repeatedly for a long time.

Before the advent of hormonal topical medications, calamine, zinc oxide, and lead acetate were the most widely used topical medications in the dermatology departments of many hospitals. Due to their reliable efficacy, rapid onset, and few adverse reactions, they were hailed by dermatologists as the "three magic weapons" of dermatological topical medications. With the rapid development of modern medical technology, topical drugs such as hormones have dominated the field of topical drugs. The "three magic weapons" have become "old-fashioned", but the three drugs are still widely welcomed by both doctors and patients because of their reliable efficacy, low price, and some functions that cannot be replaced by topical drugs including hormones.

Harm to the human body

Damage to the hematopoietic nerves, digestive system and kidneys. Occupational poisoning is mainly chronic. The main manifestation of the nervous system is neurasthenia syndrome. Peripheral neuropathy, and in severe cases, lead poisoning encephalopathy. Joke system manifestations include gum lead lines, loss of appetite, nausea, bloating, diarrhea or constipation;

Damage to the hematopoietic system can cause metabolic disorders, anemia, etc. Short-term and high-volume exposure can cause acute or subacute lead poisoning, with symptoms similar to severe chronic lead poisoning.

Related regulations

The Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance stipulates that the lead acetate content cannot exceed 4%.

First aid for lead acetate poisoning

1. Skin contact: Take off contaminated clothing and rinse thoroughly with soapy water.

2. Eye contact: Lift the eyelids and rinse with plenty of running water or saline.

3. Inhalation: Leave the scene and quickly go to a place with fresh air. Perform artificial respiration if necessary. Seek medical attention promptly.

4. Ingestion: If swallowed accidentally, drink plenty of warm water, induce vomiting, and wash the stomach with clean water or sodium thiosulfate solution. And give the patient milk or egg white

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