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Actually "lead" is compressed graphite which is really harmless

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Can a mechanical pencil give you lead poisoning?

If the pencil contains graphite lead, it is not toxic and cannot give you lead poisoning. However, if the pencil contains actual lead or other harmful substances, it could pose a risk of lead poisoning if ingested or inhaled in large amounts.


Can you get lead poisoning from a number two pencil?

Pencils have never been made from lead. They are made with Graphite, a form of carbon. So you can not get lead poisoning from a pencil.


Can you get lead poision from a pencil?

No, you cannot get lead poisoning from a pencil. Pencils do not contain lead; they use graphite for the writing material. Graphite is not toxic and cannot cause lead poisoning.


Will you get lead poisoning if graphite from a pencil enters the bloodstream?

No ,because there is no lead in a graphite pencil, only carbon.


What ia another name for lead in a pencil?

graphite ^ Wrong, that's another material used in a pencil which doesn't cause lead poisoning


Does sucking on a lead pencil give you lead poisoning?

Actually, the "lead" of a pencil is not lead at all. It is actually graphite. If it were lead, you would get very sick and die from lead poisoning...and as tasty as that pencil tip may look, it probably wont taste good and you really shouldn't eat it. Nonetheless, the graphite probably wont hurt too bad even if you decide to eat it.


Why is pencil lead made out of Graphite?

Because pencil "lead" is not lead. Pencils haven't used lead cores since Roman times. However, lead poisoning was still possible up until the mid 20th century as the painted wooden casing often contain high concentrations of lead. Confusion about the source of the poisoning may have led (sic) people to think the core was actually made of lead, however the term "lead" does not refer to the carbon element itself, it's just a general term for a pencil's core. "Put some graphite in your pencil" just doesn't have the same ring to it as "put some lead in your pencil".


Can you get led poisoning from a pencil?

No, modern pencils contain graphite (not lead) and therefore you cannot get lead poisoning from them. Also, yes because if you can find a pencil with lead still in it you can get lead poisioning.....(obviously)


What happens if the lead in the pencil is consumed?

If the lead in a pencil is consumed, it can result in health issues such as lead poisoning. Ingesting lead can be toxic and may lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, mood changes, and in severe cases, damage to the brain and other organs. It is important to seek medical attention if lead is ingested.


Can you get led poison from ink?

No, modern pencils contain graphite (not lead) and therefore you cannot get lead poisoning from them. Also, yes because if you can find a pencil with lead still in it you can get lead poisioning.....(obviously)


Is eating lead from pencil harmful?

Yes, eating lead from a pencil is harmful because lead is a toxic substance that can cause serious health effects when ingested, such as poisoning, stomach issues, and cognitive impairment. It's important to seek medical help immediately if you or someone else accidentally ingests lead from a pencil.


What is the percentage of lead in the lead pencil you are using?

A typical lead pencil does not actually contain lead. The "lead" in a pencil is made of graphite, which is a crystalline form of carbon. Therefore, there is 0% lead in a lead pencil.