I have 2 small children and I just realized that a lot of power cords have lead in them. How dan\gerous is it to handle them? What can I Do?
2006-07-14 03:39:38 · 4 answers · asked by Ashclar 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
As long as the lead portions of the power cords are always covered, and the kids don't chew on them, they should be safe. The reason lead based paint was banned in 1978 was because of kids eating the paint chips; however, with the prpoper coviering, it should be safe.
2006-07-14 03:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bradly S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is an old post, but I'm answering anyway for anyone who's looking. The 'bobs' are talking about only the wire, we're talking about the entire cord. Here's your answer to the question:
"Electrical cords are usually made of PVC plastic that contains a miniscule amount of lead. Lead is used in power cords because lead makes the plastic more flexible. That's why electrical cords rarely fray or break. The thought is that it's more dangerous to have a live electrical wire pumping 110 Hertz of electricity exposed than to have the coating contain a small amount of lead."
2015-04-21 05:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by Samual 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power cords have no lead. Never have. Not as good electricity conductor as copper. Not flexible. Not durable.
2006-07-14 04:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by bob c 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
power cords have copper in them, not lrad.
2006-07-14 03:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋