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Lead

Synonym

CI 77575; Lead flake; Lead metal; Pb-S 100; Plubum

Occurrence/Use

Lead is used in batteries, ballast, electrodes, construction materials, glazes, and as a radiation shield. Lead is also a component of tobacco smoke. Lead compounds are used as glazes, pigments, anti-knock additives in aviation fuel, semiconductors, and ammunition.

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Lead

California Public Health Goals Data

Public Health Goal (mg/L): 
0.0002
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Update Date: 
04/24/2009