the "lead" in pencils is actually graphite. No, it's not dangerous to ingest. No, the lead in pencils is not made from lead it is just called that. It is actually made of Granite which is not a dangerous rock. But if it happens to...
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Since pencil lead is actually graphite, it is not possible to get ... Considering how very very long it's been since any pencils have been manufactured with lead as apposed to the graphite which has been the standard for a very long time this answer is a bit foolish, aside from pointing out that lead is dangerous.
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Subject: pencil lead post id: 215432 ... how dangerous is the "lead" (graphite, or whatever) in pencils/pacers. I got stabbed by a pacer some time ago and now have a little spot under my skin :(; Thanks;
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Lead-based paints were commonplace throughout the 1900s until they were banned in 1978. Thus, many homes still have it on their walls and ceilings. While some have painted over these older paints with new, leadless versions, anytime the paint begins to peel, lead exposure is a dangerous potential hazard.
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www.thezephyr.com/environ/lead.html
www.thezephyr.com/environ/lead.html
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The California Poison Control System (CPCS) provides immediate, free and expert treatment advice and referral over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous or toxic substances. ... Pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and poison information providers answer the calls to 1-800-222-1222 24 ... LEAD IN MEXICAN CANDY MATERIALS...
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Members of the faith-based Lead Poison Prevention Project of Saginaw recently debuted their pencil mascot "Fred Lead," who will warn and educate youngsters and adults about the dangers of the metallic chemical substance.
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www.mlive.com/living/saginaw/index.ssf/2008/04/pencil_e...
www.mlive.com/living/saginaw/index.ssf/2008/04/pencil_educates_on_lead_danger.html
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Hutchinson encyclopedia article about lead in pencil. lead in pencil. Information about lead in pencil in the Hutchinson encyclopedia. ... lead III; lead III; lead III; lead III; Lead Impression Tool; lead in; lead in; Lead in drinking water; lead in pencil; Lead India; Lead Industries Association, Inc.;
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encyclopedia.farlex.com/lead+in+pencil
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Here is a really simple experiment in witch you will make a Kind of potentiometer (Variable Resistor) out of a sheet of paper and a graphite pencil (Lead Pencil)... Impossible you think? Check it out! So first , ... Oh ok I get it! But its not dangerous this black charcoal thing inside the batteries ?
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www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Pencils-Lead-Potentiome...
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So I was sitting around drinking with some friends the other day, and someone brought up a piece of mechanical pencil lead that had been lodged under their skin years ago and still remains. ... "As dangerous as white bread"; Wise, Aged Ars Veteran et Subscriptor;
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