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I was burning lead from a mechanical pencil and it started to smoke and i don't think i inhaled any smoke what should i do?

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Dr. James Goodpaster answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Nothing: Pencil lead is graphite - a form of carbon just like coal and burns easily. A small amount in a mechanical pencil cannot create enough carbon monoxide to cause any lasting damage. There is no lead in a lead pencil! you should have a carbon monoxide monitor in your home for safety's sake anyway, though.

Answered 4/18/2019

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