Lead exposure from lead crystal.
In a study of the elution of lead (Pb) from crystal decanters and glasses, port containing 89 micrograms Pb/l was placed in decanters and the Pb content of the wine rose steadily to 3518 micrograms/l after 4 months. Wines and spirits stored in crystal decanters for a long time contained Pb at concentrations up to 21,530 micrograms/l. In a short-term experiment white wine eluted small amounts of Pb from crystal glasses within minutes.
Graziano
J H
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Department of Pharmacology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY 10032.
Blum
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D000434:Alcoholic Beverages / Q000032:analysis*; D005898:Glass / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007854:Lead / Q000032:analysis*; D014920:Wine / Q000032:analysis
D007854:Lead