Does anyone know for reals? Is it like leaded gasoline; the more you use it, the less it seems to matter? /s

  • ooterness@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Here’s the relevant safety guides from Stanford and MIT.

    In short, if you do a lot of soldering, there are long-term occupational hazards from both lead oxides and rosin. Both guides agree that the main hazards are the fumes (workstation should have a fume extractor or suitable filter) and residue on your hands (wash hands with soap and water before eating).

    I couldn’t find any numbers on how much material is removed by washing, but every reference emphasized that soap and water are vitally important.

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      2 months ago

      Lots of conjecture and misunderstanding in the other comments. Thanks for posting actual sources.