• BombOmOm@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It also could be something along the lines of how lead is toxic, but is useful in electronics. Therefore, it makes more sense to tell people to not eat their computer than it does to ban lead.

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      1 year ago

      Well, we did ban lead in computers in the EU nearly a decade. Afaik it’s not much of a problem for industrial processes because those can control solder temperatures precisely. For private usage you still can buy solder with lead.

      That said, I do agree with you that there needs to be a distinction regarding how likely the PFAs are to actually end up in someone’s body. Not just based on the type of product but also based on the buyers. Professional equipment sold in specialized stores may be much more dangerous than stuff you can get in the supermarket.