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Is the lead even in the fumes? The temp it evaporates at is much higher. I understand "lead-free" fumes are actually worse, but you should avoid all fumes rega

by snvzz 3y ago

Is the lead even in the fumes? The temp it evaporates at is much higher. I understand "lead-free" fumes are actually worse, but you should avoid all fumes regardless.

JohnFen 3y ago
There isn't lead in the fumes. The risk of lead exposure is all about touching the solder.
- snvzz 3y ago
  Yup. That's what I understand too.
- gnopgnip 3y ago
  Similar to lead paint, lead exposure is from lead dust primarily. Soldering produces lead dust, and it is relatively difficult to prevent further contamination Lead free rosin is less dangerous than leaded rosin, check the SDS data sheets
gnopgnip 3y ago
>I understand "lead-free" fumes are actually worse, but you should avoid all fumes regardless. Read the SDS for any rosin available leaded and lead free. Lead free will have P260, leaded will have P261, a significantly higher risk. And P302 vs P301, and other additional risks.