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A metal which used for piping but is no longer used because of the risk of poisoning the water supply?

Lead


What was pewter traditionally made of?

It was made with 85-99% tin, with the rest made of copper, antimony, bismuth and lead. Silver was also sometimes used. Lead is no longer used if the item is going to be used for food or drink as it will leach into the system and cause lead poisoning.


What is the function of lead in petrol?

Lead is no longer added to petrol because it added to both air pollution and general health risks. It used to be added for help in maintaining the general "health" of an engine's valves as well as reducing engine knocking.


What is the difference between an emulsion and a cream?

Emulsion and a cream are used for moisturizers. Emulsion is lighter while cream is richer. Emulsions are used as day moisturizers and creams are used as night moisturizers.


Which is most often used in magnets aluminum or lead?

Lead

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Why shouldn't corticosteroid creams be used on your face?

Corticosteroids can be used on your face but it is recommended that you don't use anything stronger then 1% because it can cause skin thinning.


Signs of the best anti aging face creams?

Anti aging face creams reduce the signs of aging: everything from uneven skin coloring to winkles and blemishes. This is why it is important to be choosey about which creams are bought and used. The following are some of the signs of the best anti aging face creams. It is important that such creams do not have a bad scent, and that they are easy to use. The best anti aging face creams are not clunky and do not leave a residue. Skin should feel soft and should look youthful after consistent use.


Why is lead is no longer used in the manufacure of food containers?

Because lead is poisonous.


Why is lead is no longer used in food containers?

Because it could lead to birth defects.


A metal which used for piping but is no longer used because of the risk of poisoning the water supply?

Lead


Where can I find the recipe for an all-natural face cream I can make at home?

There are many different types of face creams for many different purposes. Depending on what type of effect you want, a different cream would be used. Here is a website that offers free guides on how to make several different types of creams-http://www.mybeautyrecipes.com/Site_Map.html


Can you get tin can poison from a can?

Tin can poisoning was from the lead (metal) that used to be used to seal tin cans. It is no longer used.


A metal which used to be used for piping but is still no longer used because of the risk of poisoning the warter supply?

A metal which used to be used for piping but is still no longer used because of the risk of poisoning the warter supply? The metal you are referring to is called lead. The ancient Romans used to use lead for their piping. In fact, the Emperor Nero may have "fiddled while Rome burned" because had lead poisoning, which affects mental function.


Why is reduction used for removing lead from lead oxide?

When lead is in its oxide (PbO) it is in its oxidized form with a charge of +2 (usually). Reducing lead to its uncharged state will facilitate its removal as it will no longer bind oxygen


What is the difference in 4 star and 3 star petrol?

The star rating is no longer used to classify petrol. The star rating was an indication of the percentage of lead present in the fuel. Commercial fuels no longer contain lead.


Can you name some good face depilatory creams that are available in the market now days?

You should try out Veet face depilatory cream. It is good and has no side effects. I have used it always and I am very happy with its results. It gives soft and supple skin.


Where do you buy breast enhancing creams?

You can get these creams, that make false promises from the chemists shop.The majority of breast creams on the market today are used to promote the enlargement of breasts. You can purchase these creams at local discount retailers such as Wal Mart.