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Richard Monro · 05-27-2005, 03:36 PM

Ant,

The paint may be fine and the warning may apply to the tube which might be made of lead. It might be a good idea to check. Lead on the skin is not a great danger. Swallowing the lead is another matter...very bad for long term health.

05-27-2005, 03:36 PM	#2
Richard Monro Juried Member Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 388	Ant, The paint may be fine and the warning may apply to the tube which might be made of lead. It might be a good idea to check. Lead on the skin is not a great danger. Swallowing the lead is another matter...very bad for long term health.