Antiques can be deadly for the owners. The reason - the high content of toxic lead. Toxic lead is present in very large amounts in a wide variety of second-hand goods. Most of all hazardous substances in the antiques sold in the United States. In the "black list" were children's toys, home decor items, kitchen utensils and jewelry.
Experts from New York University, Oregon State University and the University of California, conducted the study say that many used products contain hazardous levels lead more than 700 times of permissible values. Especially dangerous antiques . They are sold in large quantities at flea markets, antique stores and through online auctions. In such circumstances, it is almost impossible to identify all potentially dangerous items. Moreover, the appearance of the object does not signal about the content of lead in its composition.
Experts say that the surest way to avoid exposure to dangerous lead - Do not buy the old prices. If such things are in the house, children should be protected from contact with objects. Do not use antique utensils and vintage kitchen utensils for cooking, eating or storing food.
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