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>lead is never good news because there is no level of exposure that isn't considered unhealthy. Brass has lead in it. That's a lot of doorknobs, faucets, and
by dghughes 2y ago
>lead is never good news because there is no level of exposure that isn't considered unhealthy.
Brass has lead in it. That's a lot of doorknobs, faucets, and zippers touched every day.
- coryrc 2y ago"Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass Plumbing brass has traditionally contained high levels of lead, but it's not supposed to anymore, except for things intended for non-drinking-water purposes, which unfortunately includes outdoor water spigots. I wouldn't be shocked in doorknobs had lead in them beyond trace amounts, but it isn't guaranteed.
- MisterTea 2y agoNot sure what you mean. That it's okay to be exposed to lead because it exists in existing objects?