Is there still lead in pencils?

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Is there still lead in pencils?

I got stabbed with a pencil. is there lead in it or graphite?
Should i be worried?

2006-08-08 13:57:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases

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It's now only graphite, which is carbon. However, if there is an open wound, you should be worried in that it is a puncture, and there can be infection.

2006-08-08 14:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

It's graphite. People never did use lead in pencils.

2006-08-08 14:02:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is really a misconception...there was no lead in pencils..its graphite.

2006-08-08 16:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by justurangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No sir, its now graphite. Prevents that notorious lead posioning thing. (makes it easier to draw anyway)

2006-08-08 14:02:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋