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Old 10-23-2012, 10:02 AM
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Elemental lead produces little toxicity unless inhaling finely powdered lead as it has little reactivity. Soluble lead salts and metallo-organic lead compounds (such as Tetraethyl Lead added to fuels) PRIOR TO BURNING are highly toxic. Once Tetraethyl is burned, the vast majority is left on valves/pistons as elemental Lead. Personally I do not think Lead should have ever been banned from regular motor fuel. It should be a PERSONAL choice.
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