Lead concentration as high as 1,60,000 parts per million (ppm) was detected in a sample of 250 cans of oil-based (enamel) house paints, a study has found.
Lead, which is added to paints in order to increase its their durability, speed up their drying and maintain their appearance, is known to be a health hazard, especially for small children. The acceptable international standard is 90 ppm, based on the dry weight of the digested sample.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/lead-concentration-90-cent-house-paints-cross-acceptable-standards-study
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/indian-express-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/paint-and-dye-industry
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/children
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health-effects
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/child-health
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/delhi
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/haryana
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/uttar-pradesh
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/karnataka
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/andhra-pradesh
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/maharashtra
[13] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/lead
[14] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/hazardous-products
[15] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/hazardous-waste
