Solder is a compound used to connect electric wires or other metal parts together. It can cause
skin burns, or it can be extremely
toxic if ingested in high amounts.
Symptoms & Signs
For acids found in
solders: ...
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SOlder people are at greater risk for overheating (hyperthermia or
heat stroke). They are also at risk for dangerous drops in body
temperature (
hypothermia).
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Lead is extremely
toxic, and is widely found in leaded
gasoline;
lead pipes; and other piping using
solder, ceramic
glazes,
lead-based
paints, and
lead-
acid batteries.
Lead arsenate is an
insecticide used on certain plants.
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lead in the United States have been minimized by a variety of federal laws, enacted from 1978 on, banning
lead paint and
glazes and leaded
gasolines, and prohibiting the use of
lead pipes in construction and the use of
lead solder in
food ...
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Animal dander or
urine (animal handlers in research
laboratories, scientists,
food processors).
Chemicals used in the health care industry to sterilize equipment (health care workers).
Latex (health care workers).
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