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2. Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act - Wikipedia

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   In the past, lead was added to household paint to increase its drying speed and improve the durability and life of the finish. However, Lead is toxic and is a possible carcinogen. In 1978, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the residential use of lead-based paint containing ≥0.06% lead (600 ppm). [2] [3] [4]

3. Lead-based paint in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Lead-based paint inspections will evaluate all painted surfaces in a complex to determine where lead-based paint, if any, is present. The procedures for lead inspections is outlined in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Guidelines, Chapter 7, 1997 Revision. The other testing is a lead-based paint risk assessment.

4. Lead paint - Wikipedia

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   In 2018 the State of Delaware banned the use of lead paint on outdoor structures. [36] Also, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (a.k.a. the "Lead Paint Act") was created in order to ensure that the disclosure of any lead-based hazards in a building be discussed with potential buyers or renters of units.

5. Lead abatement - Wikipedia

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   There are various lead abatement techniques to remove residential lead-based paint and lead in household dusts. Encapsulation and enclosure makes the hazard of lead-based paint inaccessible, while chemical stripping, removal of abrasives, scraping with the hand, and component replacement are effective in permanently removing lead-based paints from households. [5]

6. Lead abatement in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Lead-based house paint banned by the Consumer Product Safety Commission [9] 1986 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act require new drinking-water waterpipes , solder , and flux to be "lead-free"; however, this is defined as less than 8% lead in pipes, and 0.2% in solder and flux. [ 10 ]

7. United States Department of Health and Human Services

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   1970: Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act PL 91-695; 1971: National Cancer Act PL 92-218; 1974: Research on Aging Act PL 93-296; 1974: National Health Planning and Resources Development Act PL 93-641; 1979: Department of Education Organization Act (removed education functions) PL 96-88; 1987: Department of Transportation Appropriations ...

8. Environmental impact of paint - Wikipedia

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   Low-VOC paint types include latex (water-based), acrylic, and milk paint, with most relatively easy to recycle. [1] [2] The labels of paint cans can be checked for the following information: To be considered low-VOC, the paint should contain <50 g/L of VOC. [citation needed] To be considered zero-VOC, the paint should contain <5 g/L of VOC.

9. Lead Exposure Elimination Project - Wikipedia

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   Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) is an international non-governmental organization aimed at reducing lead exposure in low- and middle-income countries. [1] Based in London, England, it was founded in 2020 to promote research and advocacy on the prevalence and consequences of lead poisoning in the developing world. [1]