from disassembling electronics? (handling raw metals)
2007-01-28 13:54:29 · 7 answers · asked by Legend 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Electronics can contain several toxic metals. Lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and aluminum are all of concern. Follow the link below for more information.
2007-01-29 15:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The metal shavings go down into the skin and slowly start the infection process. I had to have surgery on my thumb because of raw metals. The doctor said to soak my hands in dish soap every two hours for 15 minutes and the infection would go away. That worked. As soon as you feel that infection is setting in, start soaking.
2007-01-31 00:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible if you're handing something like mercury which can be absorb into the blood. But for other heavy metals like lead, you really need to be exposed to it for a long time and a heavy dose. But with electronics, I doubt that there's enough lead to cause you any damage.
2007-01-28 23:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, especially one containing mercury.
2007-01-28 22:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by BryanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. most solder contains lead, which can cause brain and blood disorders
2007-01-28 23:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by KC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can,get some blood work done to see if you have any
2007-01-28 22:04:35 · answer #6 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible, not probable though!
2007-01-28 22:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋