Torres-Sánchez L, López-Carrillo L, Ríos C
Centro de Investigación en Sistemas de Salud, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública (INSP), México.
Salud Publica Mex. 1999;41 Suppl 2:S106-8.
To evaluate traditional acidic curing as a preventive method for reducing lead content of glazed ceramic ware.
In 27 ceramic ware pieces from four states in Mexico, the level of residual lead was determined through atomic absorption spectrophotometry after four washings with acetic acid 3%.
The lead content of the vinegar washing diminished proportionally with the number of washings, although it remained highly above the permissible levels of this metal (2.5-7.0 p.p.m.).
Traditional acidic curing of glazed ceramic ware is not a useful preventive measure for reducing lead exposure.
