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What element is used in paints until harmful side effects were discovered?
Lead was commonly used in paints until harmful side effects, such as lead poisoning, were discovered. Lead poisoning can cause serious health issues, especially in young children and pregnant women. As a result, lead has been banned from use in paints in many countries.
What paints are not lead based?
It depends on the country you are in. In the US, no architectural coatings sold since 1974 contains lead.
What paints are lead free?
All house paints sold in the United States and Canada are lead free. The only paints that contain lead are used in industrial applications and are should not be available for purchase to the general public. Lead is used in some artist oil whites, however, this is rare and the artist who uses them has to pay a premium to acquire them . Lead is not used in water based paints.
Are all paints lead free?
No, all paints are not lead free. In fact, there are only a few companies who manufacture lead free paints. Majority of the companies have some if not excessive amount of lead in their paints.
What are positive and negative effects of terrorism?
It might lead to war.
What kind of paint do you apply after removal of lead paints?
A thick, oil based primer, like Kilz.
What element is used in heavy metal used paints and radiation shields?
Lead is commonly used in heavy metal-based paints as a pigment and in radiation shields due to its high density and effectiveness in absorbing radiation.
What has the author Michael K Snyder written?
Michael K. Snyder has written: 'Removal of lead-based bridge paints' -- subject(s): Bridges, Lead based paint, Maintenance and repair, Removal
Why were lead pencils toxic?
Lead pencils were named after their use of graphite, not lead. Graphite can be mistaken as lead because of its dark color. Lead-based paints used for coloring pencil barrels and for marking paper were toxic.
Is it okay to paint wooden toys for your hedgehog in its cage?
Yes and no depending on the type of paint you use paints such as oil based ,acrylic ,latex and lead paints should not be used. safe paints such as milk paint or even food coloring are safe.
Which colour paint contains the maximum amount of lead?
No modern paints contain lead. A number of colours of paint contained lead compounds, including red yellow and white paints. The compositions of the paints varied from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Which colour paint contains maximum amount of lead?
No modern paints contain lead. A number of colours of paint contained lead compounds, including red yellow and white paints. The compositions of the paints varied from manufacturer to manufacturer.
