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Document ID (ISN)44546
CIS number 85-1332
ISSN - Serial title 0096-1736 - Journal of Occupational Medicine
Year 1985
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Lerner S.I., Hogan D.J.
Title Detection of inorganic lead contamination with sodium sulfide
Bibliographic information Apr. 1985, Vol.27, No.4, p.293-294. 8 ref.
Abstract A qualitative screening method to detect inorganic lead on skin and other surfaces is described. It is based on the development of a brownish to black lead sulfide when sodium sulfide solution reacts with inorganic lead. The procedure can facilitate worker training and assist in reducing excessive exposure to lead of workers and their families.
Descriptors (primary) lead; monitoring for skin contamination; monitoring for surface contamination
Descriptors (secondary) description of technique; exposure evaluation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Lead and compounds
Inorganic substances