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WHITE LEAD PAINT [7 records]

Record 1 2017-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
2PbCO3•Pb(OH)2
formula, see observation
2PbCO3•PbH2O2
formula, see observation
DEF

A heavy, white, crystalline, water-insoluble, poisonous powder ... used chiefly in oil and water color paints and in putty.

OBS

trilead bis(carbonate) dihydroxide: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

OBS

Chemical formulas: 2PbCO3•Pb(OH)2 or 2PbCO3•PbH2O2

OBS

basic carbonate white lead; basic lead carbonate; ceruse: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

PHR

White lead paint.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
2PbCO3•Pb(OH)2
formula, see observation
2PbCO3•PbH2O2
formula, see observation
OBS

bis(carbonate) dihydroxyde de triplomb : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA).

OBS

Utilisation : interdit en peinture de bâtiment, limité à quelques utilisations spécifiques. [Observation tirée d'une norme de l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.]

OBS

céruse : Nom identifié dans le Colour Index par le numéro C.I. «CI 77 597» et le nom C.I. «Pigment blanc. Pigment white 1».

OBS

Formules chimiques : 2PbCO3•Pb(OH)2 ou 2PbCO3•PbH2O2

OBS

céruse : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

OBS

céruse; blanc de céruse; blanc d'argent; carbonate basique de plomb : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

PHR

Peinture à la céruse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
2PbCO3•Pb(OH)2
formula, see observation
2PbCO3•PbH2O2
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmulas químicas: 2PbCO3•Pb(OH)2 o 2PbCO3•PbH2O2

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Record 2 2017-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Chemistry
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Storage Cells (Electr.)
Universal entry(ies)
PbSO4
formula, see observation
O4S·Pb
formula, see observation
7446-14-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of noncombustible, irritant, white, rhombic crystals, is slightly soluble in hot water, insoluble in alcohol, soluble in sodium hydroxide solution and concentrated hydriodic acid, is produced by the interaction of solutions of lead nitrate and sodium sulfate, and is used in storage batteries and paint pigments.

CONT

Metallic lead is very rare in gold veins, but the ores of lead, such as galena, antimonial lead, sulphate of lead, carbonate of lead, arseniate of lead, and phosphate of lead, are often met with.

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Anglislite; C.I. 77630; C.I. Pigment White 3; Fast White; Freemans White Lead; Lead Bottoms; Lead Dross; Milk White; Mulhouse White; UN 1794.

OBS

Chemical formula: PbSO4 or O4S·Pb

OBS

lead sulfate: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Accumulateurs (Électricité)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
PbSO4
formula, see observation
O4S·Pb
formula, see observation
7446-14-2
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche ou de cristaux, insoluble dans l'alcool, que l'on utilise dans les batteries d'accumulateurs et comme pigment dans les peintures.

OBS

Formule chimique : PbSO4 ou O4S·Pb

OBS

sulfate de plomb : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Química
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
  • Acumuladores (Electricidad)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
PbSO4
formula, see observation
O4S·Pb
formula, see observation
7446-14-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: PbSO4 o O4S·Pb

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Record 3 2011-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

Properties: Excellent film-forming properties with drying oils combined with low density. Derivation: Fine silica is mixed with litharge and sulfuric acid. The mixture is then furnaced in a rotary kiln and ground to break up agglomerates. Hazard: Toxic material. ... Use: Pigment in industrial paints.

OBS

Not to be confused with "white lead" which is [also] a basic lead carbonate of variable composition and also the oldest and most important lead paint pigment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Pigmento formado por una capa superficial de silicato básico de plomo y sulfato básico de plomo unidos con sílice. Muy tóxico.

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Record 4 2004-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
DEF

... longitudinal cracks that occur in the bark and wood often extending several feet up and down and penetrating several inches into the trunks of affected trees.

CONT

The colder the temperature the wider the cracks may open. Sudden drops in temperature do not appear to increase the appearance or width of cracks when compared with slow temperature changes. Soil moisture levels do not appear to affect ’frost cracking’ of previously ’frost crack’ injured trees, while wrapping or painting(using a white latex paint) appear to reduce this problem. In addition, wrapping and painting reduce sunscald, a trunk injury which may lead to frost cracking in future years. ’Frost cracks’ start from old wounds resulting from trunk injury, branch stubs, basal sprouts or root death.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Défaut du tronc d'un arbre dont l'écorce et le bois superficiel ont éclaté sous l'action du gel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Silvicultura
DEF

Hendedura o grieta profunda en el tronco de un árbol debida a las bajas temperaturas.

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Record 5 2003-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
OBS

ceruse : A name for white lead, a mixture or compound of carbonate and hydrate of lead(usually 2PbCO3 + PbH2O2) ;largely used as a white paint, formerly also in medicine for ointments, etc.

OBS

... Pliny the Elder (A.D. 23-79) wrote that workers painting ships with native ceruse (white lead) wore loose bags over their faces to avoid breathing noxious dust.

OBS

Ceruse, a white lead-based paint now known to be toxic, was used to accentuate the pallor [of the skin of women. ]

Key term(s)
  • white-lead paint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
CONT

La céruse est un pigment blanc, utilisé trés largement autrefois pour son haut pouvoir couvrant, ses qualités de protection contre l'humidité et son prix modique. Son usage a été interdit aux professionnels en 1913 et l'utilisation artisanale en 1948. La teneur en plomb de ses pigments est trés élevée (60 à 80 % sur peinture sèche), or la peinture à la céruse s'effrite en vieillissant et tombe en poussière en 50 à 80 ans.

OBS

Le nom chimique de la céruse est «bis(carbonate) dihydroxyde de triplomb».

Spanish

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Record 6 2003-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
  • Equipment (Chemistry)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
CONT

Paint mixing plant comprising 2 Torrence edge runner mills, white lead mixer and 2 pigment grinders;...

OBS

white lead mixer: This term is also used to designate the person who operates the machine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage industriel
  • Équipement (Chimie)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
OBS

Le terme anglais «white lead mixer» sert aussi à désigner l'opérateur de l'appareil.

Spanish

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Record 7 1993-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
OBS

Encyclopédie Larousse au mot "céruse".

Spanish

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