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Posted by notsteve at 1:20 pm (PDT) on Sun March 31, 2024
Lead was used in paint to maintain vibrant colors and to accelerate drying. It was replaced by Japan drier (a blend of Stoddard solvent and cobalt naphthenate); still toxic, but nothing compared to lead.
Posted by skizix at 12:49 pm (PDT) on Mon October 5, 2009
Ah, those were the days -- when paint was paint. It actually stayed on.

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