Lead phosphate is white powder soluble in acids and alkalis. Lead (II) phosphate is insoluble
in water and alcohol but soluble in nitric acid and has fixed alkali hydroxides. On
heating, it decomposes and emits very toxic fumes containing Pb and POx.
Reports have indicated that on the basis of sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental
animals and inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity in humans, lead acetate
and lead phosphate are reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens. Information on
the toxicology profile of lead phosphate is limited.
