Tetraethyl Lead
| Definition: |
A highly toxic compound used as a gasoline additive. It causes acute toxic psychosis or chronic poisoning if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
78-00-2 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Lead (1969-1975),Organometallic Compounds (1969-1975) |
Tetraethyl Lead Definitions and Terms
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