Dibasic Lead Stearate

Chemical properties

Lead stearate is an organic lead compound. It is a white powder with a slight fatty odor.

Potential Exposure

It is used as a stabilizer for plastics and rubber processing; in extreme-pressure lubricants and as a drier in varnishes

Shipping

UN2811 Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required

Incompatibilities

Dust may form explosive mixture with air; keep away from high heat and sources of ignition. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, and epoxides