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#1 Posted : 06 October 2005 10:14:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jane Watts I've just had an analysis done on some paint as we didn't have any information about it at all and it's come back with quite high levels of lead and chromium, 1% % 1.1%. I need some advice on PPE & precautions for handling it. What's being handled is flaked paint, so solid in substance. Would standard gloves & overalls be acceptable? Thanks in advance
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#2 Posted : 06 October 2005 11:26:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Donaldson I suspect that what your analysis has identified is Lead Chromate which was used as a pigment in paints at one time and still is for some specialist applications. I cant help you with the PPE guidance you are requesting but a Google search on Lead Chromate may throw up some information.
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#3 Posted : 06 October 2005 11:31:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jane Watts I've seen data sheets and info on the two substances, i'm wondering whether there are any guidelines for maximum levels of the substances in paint, apart from impending RoHS directive
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#4 Posted : 06 October 2005 11:39:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Donaldson Just spotted this A guide on repainting and removal of old lead painted surfaces is available free from The British Coatings Federation, James House, Bridge Street, Leatherhead KT22 7EP
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#5 Posted : 06 October 2005 11:47:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jane Watts excellent, where did you spot that?
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#6 Posted : 06 October 2005 12:03:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jane Watts ah,just found their website and it's on their FAQ page
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#7 Posted : 06 October 2005 12:03:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Donaldson Just had a vague recollection in my dying memory cells that the was a trade association so did a Google search using the association and lead chromate And it threw up www.buildingconservation...articles/paint/paint.htm
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#8 Posted : 06 October 2005 13:19:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ron Hunter Hi Jane. Your local Homebase or B&Q usually have free leaflets on working safely with lead paint. Basically, keep it damped down and avoid inhalable/respirable dust. There are applicable standards for heavy metals in paint within the Toy Safety Regulations - you may wish to chat with your local Trading Standards (don't know your line of business)
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#9 Posted : 06 October 2005 15:16:00(UTC)
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Posted By Smurfer Jane Is there any inhalation risk from the material? Not clear what you entirely mean by 'flake'. I've just come across a company which is using (albeit rarely) paint containing upto 25% lead chromate...
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