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. 2007 Sep;85(9):674–680. doi: 10.2471/BLT.06.036137

Table 3. Summary of lead content of environmental samples.

Item Samples tested Lead concentration Hazard limita
Soil 2 < 10–93 ppm 420 ppm
Paint chips 10 530–120 000 ppm 5000 ppm
Dust wipes 7 < 10–110 µg/ft² 100 µg/ft²
Canned tuna 2 0.14–0.16 ppm 0.2 ppm
Candy wrapper 1 < 42 ppm 0 ppm
Petrol 2 4.6–24.6 ppm 13 ppm
Motor oil 2 13.8–15.4 ppm (not regulated)
Fishing weights 3 89–100% (not regulated)

a Current hazard limits as determined by applicable United States of America regulatory agencies (Department of Housing and Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration and Department of Agriculture) or Philippine regulatory agency (e.g. Department of Environment and Natural Resources for petrol).

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