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Worked with art supplies lead solder i came home and did wash and now clothes smell like solder is it possible for lead transfer and health hazards?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: The most likely exposure to cause an acute toxicity would be exposure to lead fumes. This is common in battery and stained glass window manufacturing. Exposure causes: decreased mental function, anorexia, metallic taste, headache, slurred speech, kidney problems. If this is a one time exposure unlikely any concern, but if this has been repeatedly, you may need to see your doctor and get test.

Answered 12/5/2014

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