Tammy Clark Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I have purchased a lot of old chemicals and a large quantity of white lead was included. I was wanting to sell it and wondered if it is legal to sell. Thank you, Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Why would you want to sell it? I would take it in to the appropriate authority in your area and get it disposed of safely. If you are in the US there is this info re laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Yes, just dispose of it properly. I think you'll have a hard time finding a buyer anyway. How much do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Clark Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I have 41 pounds of it. Its a lot to throw away because it does have some value. I don't want to keep it because I will never use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I have 41 pounds of it. Its a lot to throw away because it does have some value. I don't want to keep it because I will never use it. No, you can't just throw it away, that's highly illegal because it would be considered toxic waste. Follow the link Min supplied about the laws and regulations for safely and legally disposing lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Tammy About 10 years ago I found I had a new unopened 50# bag from the 70's of white lead. My guess is I got this bag when buying out a few potters in the 70's and 80's when I got everything they had. I just waited for a toxic disposal day in our area and took it along with some paints-cost was $5 per car load. You should deal with this like that as its a hazard to the environment and not be tossed or sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Dean Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Tammy, I'm sure that this isn't what you wanted/expected to hear, and I'm sorry that you will be dealing with potentially unanticipated costs and liabilities. Hopefully, you will be able to find a safe, legal and inexpensive disposal option. This should serve as a general reminder that we need to know and understand the consequences/risks before purchasing any known and unknown chemicals/glazes. Once we insert ourselves into the chain of ownership, we become responsible for the proper storage, handling, transportation and disposal of these products. Do your due diligence and do not buy other people's problems! -SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiink Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Hi Tammy i just saw your post- I assume you already disposed of the white lead. but if you still have I would like to acquire it for non- functional work please advise ASAP gina, ginastick2@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 @Sumiink I just want to point out that this thread is over two years old. It’s not likely she still has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I took a 50# unopened bag a few years ago to toxic recycle event locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Lake Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Why use lead when there are so many nice recipes available that are lead free? It seems an unnecessary risk of exposure to yourself, your equipment, possibly someone down the road who doesn't know the piece is non-functional. It made for some really nice low fire glazes but unless you're creating a historically accurate vessel down to the materials, I can't think of anything else it would be useful for, it's highly toxic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Only thing I can think of is to achieve some rarer colorations? But mason stains are waayyyyyyyyyyyyy cheaper than white lead so that can't possibly be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 I agree on avoiding lead contact as there are better alternatives these days. I used lead in raku glazes 45 years ago but nowdays there is no reason to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabathos Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 Just out of curiosity, how do I recognize lead in a particular scenario? I bought a lot of old stuff from a potter with my kiln, and while I think it is highly unlikely she used lead, I would like to know what it looks like. Actually, there are some materials I don't know what they are, so I'm not using them. PS: The lady is dead. And her nephew (the guy who sold me the stuff) doesn't know much about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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