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Lead compounds

EWG Research on Chemicals in Lead compounds


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Health Effects related to Lead compounds: Brain and nervous system, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Reproduction and fertility, Birth or developmental effects, Persistent and bioaccumulative

Routes of Exposure related to Lead compounds:

  • Consumer products: paints and coatings
  • Environment: agriculture, houehold dust, pollution
  • Found in people
  • Water: sewage sludge, tap water

Related Chemicals

lead