http://renovatedsm.com/node/173 Comments for "Lead-Based Paint" en http://renovatedsm.com/node/173 <p>Prior to being banned as a paint additive in 1978, lead was manufactured into paint for four primary reasons: pigmentation, durability, corrosion resistance, and as a mold inhibitor. Lead can also be found in primers, stains, varnishes, and shellacs.</p> <h3>What is a Hazard?</h3> <p>Not all lead-based paint is classified as a hazard.</p> <p>Lead-based paint is defined as <i>paint or other surface coating that contains lead at or above the Federal limit of 1.0 mg per square centimeter or greater than .5% by weight</i>.</p> <p><a href="http://renovatedsm.com/node/173">read more</a></p> http://renovatedsm.com/node/173#comments Finishes Lead Safety Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:47:42 -0800 RenovateDSM 173 at http://renovatedsm.com