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Homes built in the US before 1976 may have been painted with a lead based paint. homes built after that time should not have been, although older supplies may have been used for a time. The date, if any, at whcih lead paint was forbidden for use in homes in other countries will vary. Lead is a toxic material that interfers with development of nerve and brain tissue in children. Any person who absorbes an excessive amount of lead may suffer from anemia and may experience nerve dameage. Because children are smaller and are growing rapidly, they are susseptable to damage after absorbing smaller amounts of lead. Because young children are likely to chew on paint chips, they are more likely than other members of a family to absorb significant amounts of lead and suffer harm from lead paint in a home, especially if the paint is pealing and easilly chipped. Anyone who uses flame to "burn off" leaded paint from painted surfaces, or who uses grinders or power sanders to remove leaded paint may also be exposed to the lead unless proper precautions are taken.
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How are many children exposed to lead?
Many children have developed lead poisoning by eating the flaking lead-based paint often found in older buildings.
Does rust-oleum paint have lead in it?
No. Its almost impossible to get any paint that contains lead these days. It was banned from being used in paint in 1978.
What is the most dangerous chemical in paint?
lead-based paint covering the walls & exteroir of homes
Why is hydrogen sulfide used to restore the color of old paintings?
Hydrogen sulphide is a toxic gas; also dangerous for paintings containing lead colours and for objects made from silver. You think probably to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), used for restoring.. Lead (II) trioxocarbonate (IV) in white Lead (II) paint is converted to lead (II) Sulphide by atmospheric Hydrogen Sulphide. This reaction darkens the colour of the Paint. Hydrogen Peroxide is added to the Paint to restore the colour where it oxidizes the Lead (II) Sulphide to Lead (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI).
What is China most famous for?
lead in paint, severe pollution, poison baby food, ignorance of 21st century.
Lead paint is a safety hazard?
to children
Is lead paint a safety hazard in new homesmobile homes children or homes built after 1980?
No lead paint was outlawed for use in homes in 1978.
Lead paint is a safety to hazard to children and pregnant women only or is it a safety issue for anyone?
Leaded paint can be a particular hazard to small children because they often stick anything into their mouths and so may eat paint chips. Stomach acids free the lead from the paint and the children then absorb it. Anyone who"burns off" leaded paint, or uses grinders or powered sanders to remove it may also be exposed to lead unless appropriate precautions are taken. A pregnant woman who is in a space where paint removal is creating a potential hazard may be at as much risk as a man, but her unborn child can be more seriously effected by lead if it is absorbed into her body. In some cultures, some pregnant women also eat dirt and so may absorb lead from paint chips that have fallen into the dirt, just as children who eat dirt may.
What is lead paint a safety hazard to?
Lead paint poisoning can affect all the organ systems, cause hearing loss, damage the kidneys and the nervous system, and delay the development and stunt the growth of children. It also can cause reproductive problems in men and women.
Is Lead paint is a safety hazard in new homes?
Most people don't like it, just don't let your kid lick or eat the paint.
Can a landlord rent a place with lead paint?
They have to give you a disclaimer to inform you that the structure may contain lead based paint and there must not be a lead hazard. Like the paint is in poor condition.
What health hazard does removal of lead paint create?
Scraping or sanding lead paint creates large amounts of dust that can poison people in the home. This dust can stay around long after the work is completed. In addition, heating lead paint can release lead into the air.
where can I get certification for lead base paint abatement?
you can get the certificate at hazard management program web www.rabies.ncdhhs.gov
Hazardous health hazard to children under age 6?
Lead poisoning
Which heavy metals are the most common ones to be ingested by children?
Lead is the most common heavy metal ingested by children. There are still lots of old houses with lead paint. Since this paint is now very old it tends to flake as well as that lead salts in the paint taste sweet so children eat it.
How are many children exposed to lead?
Many children have developed lead poisoning by eating the flaking lead-based paint often found in older buildings.
What is the definition of lead-free paint?
Lead-free Paint Definition:(Consumer Product Safety Act, CPSA 15 USC 2057-8, 1978)
