Substances
Where is it Commonly Found?
Flashing and roofing, radiation shielding, solder, and electrical cable jacketingHEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
EPA classification: B2 (Probable human carcinogen - based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in animals); Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxin (EPA) & Developmental Toxicant (CA-P65) - particularly in developing brains of fetuses and children. Lead can also cause kidney and reproductive system damage.What are its known health effects?
What are its suspected health effects?
Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (HAZMAP) (KLAA) (LADO - L) (MALA) (STAC)
Endocrine Toxicant (BRUC) (IL-EPA) (KEIT) (WWF)
Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (RTECS) (STAC)
Kidney Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (HAZMAP) (KLAA) (STAC)
Neurotoxicant (EPA-HEN) (EPA-SARA) (HAZMAP) (KLAA) (LU - C) (RTECS) (STAC)
Respiratory Toxicant (NEME)
Skin or Sense Organ Toxicant (KLAA)
Alternative Materials
PET plastics for wire jacketing and stainless steel, galvanized, and paint finishes for flashing and roofing materials.
Additional Regulatory Information
No longer permitted for piping, paint, and gasoline because of health issues.
Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?
Living Building Challenge (1.2) - Prerequisite 5;Green Guide for Health care - MR Credit 4.3;
Green Guide for Health Care - CM 1.1: Community Contaminant Prevention: Airborne releases;
Living Building Challenge 1.3 – Prerequisite 5: Materials Red List;
Living Building Challenge 2.0 - Red List;
Green Star – Education v1 (GBCA) IEQ-6 Hazardous Materials;
Green Star – Healthcare v1 (GBCA) IEQ-6 Hazardous Materials;
Green Star – Industrial v1 (GBCA) IEQ-6 Hazardous Materials;
Green Star – Office v3 (GBCA) IEQ-11 Hazardous Materials
How is it Categorized?
What is it’s Origin?
For over 7,000 years humans have used this soft, heavy, and malleable metal. Lead is a chemical element (symbol Pb) .
Divisions and Sections
Div 07 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim
General Reference
http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris/index.cfm?fuseaction=iris.showQuickView&substance_nmbr=0277