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WHITE LEAD [14 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2023-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 2 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 3 2011-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Lead, Zinc, Thallium and Cadmium Mining
Universal entry(ies)
PbCO3
formula, see observation
DEF

A colorless, white, or grayish orthorhombic mineral which consists of a native carbonate of lead pertaining to the aragonite group.

OBS

Named from the Latin meaning white lead.

OBS

Chemical formula: PbCO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Plomb, zinc, thallium et cadmium (Mines)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
PbCO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système orthorhombique constitué de carbonate naturel de plomb, de couleur blanche ou grise.

CONT

Les cristaux de cérusite, assez fréquents, ont un habitus pyramidal [...] C'est une espèce souvent fort bien cristallisée et dont les macles multiples, comme dans les cas de l'aragonite, miment souvent la sursymétrie hexagonale. [...] Sa couleur est blanche ou grise, souvent un peu ambrée: la poussière est, en tous les cas, blanche. Éclat adamantin [...], d = 3 [...]

OBS

C'est le principal minerai de plomb.

OBS

Formule chimique : PbCO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Plomo, cinc, talio y cadmio (Minas)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
PbCO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Carbonato de plomo [...], que es un mineral, isomorfo del aragonito, abundante en las minas de plomo.

OBS

PbCO3

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Record 4 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
PbSO4·PbO
formula, see observation
OBS

dilead oxide sulfate: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

OBS

Chemical formula: PbSO4·PbO

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
PbSO4·PbO
formula, see observation
OBS

oxyde sulfate de diplomb : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : PbSO4·PbO

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CO3·Pb
formula, see observation
PbCO3
formula, see observation
OBS

lead carbonate: obsolete form; part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Chemical formula: CO3·Pb or PbCO3

OBS

Not to be confused with "cerussite" (q.v.), which is natural lead carbonate, close in composition to white lead.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CO3·Pb
formula, see observation
PbCO3
formula, see observation
OBS

carbonate de plomb : forme vieillie; fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

Formule chimique : CO3·Pb ou PbCO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CO3·Pb
formula, see observation
PbCO3
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química : CO3·Pb o PbCO3

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Record 6 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 7 2008-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
OBS

Taken from the Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of Environment. Geneva, 1921.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
OBS

Renseignement retrouvé dans le Registre des traités internationaux et autres accords dans le domaine de l'environnement. Genève, 1921.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
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Record 8 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 9 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 10 1997-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
OBS

Standard number: 1-GP-9MA, 1990

French

Domaine(s)
  • Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
OBS

Numéro de norme : 1-GP-9MA, 1990

Spanish

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Record 11 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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Record 12 1986-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)

Spanish

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Record 13 1981-12-30

English

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

FIST 47-03-054, white lead: a heavy poisonous basic carbonate lead of variable composition that is marketed a powder or as a paste in linseed oil, has good hiding power, and is used chiefly in exterior paints (WECO 76,1337)

French

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

NF T 31-005 66 1.

Spanish

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Record 14 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)

Spanish

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