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LEAD MIST [1 record]

Record 1 2021-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
CONT

Mists are fine droplets of liquid in the air. When lead mists are generated — for example, during spray painting with products containing lead compounds — lead can be inhaled.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
CONT

Le brouillard se compose de fines gouttelettes de liquide en suspension dans l'air. Lorsque l'on produit du brouillard de plomb – par exemple au cours de travaux de peinture au pistolet exécutés avec des produits contenant des composés du plomb – il est possible d'inhaler du plomb.

Spanish

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