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Lead carbonate, basic

Code: L 1348

(For eg. B 1615-0108)

Lead carbonate, basic (2PbCO3·Pb(OH)2). It is a complex salt, containing both carbonate and hydroxide ions. White lead occurs naturally as a mineral, in which context it is known as hydrocerussite, a hydrate of cerussite.

L 1348 (OTTO) Lead carbonate, basic Cas no 1319-46-6 - used as a precursor for cosmetics, colored glaze and dope. It finds application in the tin-lead plating. It is also useful as a stabilizing agent for vinyl chloride plastic.