Led (Pb) is a known neurotoxin and can pose other
significant chronic health effects, such as reproductive problems, digestive
problems, memory and concentration problems, muscle and joint pain. Therefore,
solder that contains lead is considered to be toxic. If lead-containing
soldering material is not safely handled, workers may be inadvertently exposed.
However, when the solder is handled and treated appropriately, there is minimal
hazard to any person working with the solder. Potential exposure routes from
soldering include ingestion of lead due to surface contamination. The digestive
system is the primary means by which lead can be absorbed into the human body.
Skin contact with lead is, in and of itself, harmless, but getting lead dust on
your hands can result in it being ingested if you don’t wash your hands before
eating, smoking, etc. An often overlooked danger is the habit of chewing
fingernails. The spaces under the fingernails are great collectors of dirt and
dust. Almost everything that is handled or touched may be found under the
finger nails. Ingesting even a small amount of lead is dangerous because it is
a cumulative poison which is not excreted by normal bodily function. Soldering
with lead (or other metals used in soldering) may produce fumes that are
hazardous. In addition, using flux containing rosin (also called colophony)
produces solder fumes that, if inhaled, can result in occupational asthma or
make existing asthmatic conditions worsen. The fumes can also cause eye and
upper respiratory tract irritation. It is not expected that occasional
soldering activities that take place within areas that are well ventilated or
have additional local exhaust ventilation will pose an occupational hazard to
the employee. However, it is prudent to implement best practices regardless of
the frequency and duration of soldering. For additional information or if you
have exposure concerns, contact the Environmental Health & Safety
(EH&S) Office at 412-268-8182.
Solder LED 1.2mm
- Brands China
- Product Model: Solder LED 1.2mm
- Stock status: Out Of Stock
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Price : 100.00 /=
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