Appearance
Red-brown powder
Function
Red lead is used as a curing agent in some polychloroprene rubber compounds. It is used in place of magnesium oxide to provide better water resistance properties. Currently it is mostly used for manufacture of glass, especially lead glass (crystal glass).
Synonyms
Lead Oxide Red Powder Reagent; Unox RP; Lead oxide (3:4); Lead Oxide Red; Lead tetroxide; Trilead tetroxide
Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventillated area.
Packages
- 2.5 kg. HDPE WM Bottle
Industry
- Industrial
Product Class
- Acs/reagent
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: Indefinite if properly stored
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 800øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 685.63 g/mol