We purchased and like this set; however there are many reports of there being lead and barium in M&amp;D paints. Can anyone show me how to find out?
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I would suggest you do some online research. Here is one website I found: http://wemakeitsafer.com/blog/2011/05/melissa-doug-score-high-marks-n-toy-safety/
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I really can't answer that forsure. It appears to be largely a plastic product. If there is lead I'm not sure where it would even be unless it's where the batteries go in the base of the unit. Sorry!
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I've looked at the paper work and it says that liquitex is among the first artist material manufacture to list toxicity information on its paint labels. I have looked at the bottles and can't figure out what the toxicity is. Each color has different codes to them not smart enough to know what they all mean. There is a web site www.lequitex.com that might help or there is a phone number 1-888-4-acrylic that might be able to answer your questions. I have used them a lot and like them because I am sensitive to fumes/smell and can hardly tell that there are any at all. I had to stop using folk art paints and other brand like it because the fumes and smell were so bad they made me ill. So if it is the fumes/smell that bothers you this would be a good choice. I am very happy with this purchase and have purchased them again.
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M/S paints are exceptionally good quality paints. Some of them are a bit thick, the high-gloss paints, more so than others. Paints also get thicker as they age. I don't know what the shelf life is on these paints, but I have found that they do tend to thicken to almost a "gel like" substance the older they get. Adding water is okay and does not effect the outcome of your project - as long as it's only a small amount of water. Too much water will make the paints lose some of the gloss effect and will not cover as thoroughly. If the paint is too gel like or too thick already, I would advise buying a new bottle (or set) to insure the best outcome for your project. The paint should Not be 'gel like' brand new. It should be thick but easily useable. A word of caution: Hobby and Craft stores, as well as Paint stores, often put their paints On Sale as they enter the end of their factory recommended shelf life. The paints are still good, but best used right away. Paints are also put On Sale as new colors hit the market and old ones fall out of favor, so not all paint 'on sale' has necessarily reached it 'sell by' date! I hope this info is helpful! C.Dinkins, Madison MS
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To expand on this answer, this is a useful feature for people who use these for art, because otherwise there isn't any way to know what type of lead is in the pencil without putting a sticker on it, or a spot of paint.H is for hard, and B is for black. The higher the number, the harder or more black the lead. Hard leads leave a light line, while black leads leave (as you've already guessed) a dark line. HB is in the center of the scale, and is what a #2 pencil is that you've probably used many times.
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This question would be better directed to the manufacturer, as I have no way of knowing the answer for sure. However, with the rigid restrictions on lead in paint and just about anything else we use, I would be very, very surprised if the hose does contain lead. It would probably be illegal. Also, the hose is quite flexible, and I should think it would be more rigid if it contained lead. Again, if it you want to know for absolutely sure, you probably should contact the manufacturer.
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Hi Sandy, In the older pieces made in theUS there is no lead, but the newer pieces are being made in China and do have small amounts of lead in them. I hope this helps. Bella
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Nothing really to do with the smart strip product. I ended up buying a lead check kit prior to stripping the paint. I didn't find any lead in my circumstance. Sorry, I can't help any more than this.
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I am not sure if this ceramic have lead, not all ceramic is contaminated with lead, I hope not, but if so, manufacture should advice to consumers. I know for sure the Grecian to tint gray hair for man have lead and the product is still on shelves in stores like HEB, Walmart, etc.
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Not sure if it is still true. When it arrived there was a sticker on the box that said "contains lead".
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To answer your question I am not sure but think about this. These cans come from China so who only knows what is in this metal. It looks like bare metal inside the can or some sort of clear coat(China not known for their environmentally friendly paints and such). I would not if I were you.
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spoke to rep about this. very nice and helpful. she stated that the lead comes from water and soil. no different from anything that grows in soil. only exceeds ca levels at max starting dose of 6 tabs a day.
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The label reads : all new materials , polyester fiber and cellophane, reg no pa-12807 (cn). Reg no ont 24h 3692Don't know if the regs relate to lead.There are no painted surfaces, all dyed cloth.
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Some cookware uses lead as a coloring, to make it black (unbelievably to me). That wouldn't seem to be a factor here. But you still need to consider what metals they did use in China, and whether that can leech much into your food at whatever temperatures. Use the least heat necessary, with any cookware -- for both the food and the equipment. So I still want to know what metals they *do* use, and how it fares with leeching tests.
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I saw no warnings about lead or Prop 65, but even if there were such a warning it would be related to the original ore and would be gone in the final product. Lead boils below the melting point of iron and would be gaseous at the normal temp for pouring molten iron. Poof. No more lead. Lead hazards are overstated in many cases. Don't eat old paint or drink ancient gasoline. Or bite some bullets. You should be fine.
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The box I got for my great grandkids said "made in USA" so I can only assume there is NO lead paint. It's the crap made in China that I do not buy that might be a danger. Hope this helps you.
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Go to Melissa's and Doug's site and it will give you all of the information pertaining to the paint/lead and safety concerns.