India's Paint Industry
Lead in Paint
Why lead in paint harms children's brains, how India set limits on lead in household paints in 2016, and ongoing concerns about small makers.
Lead in paint is dangerous.
Harm
Lead exposure harms children’s brain development, lowering IQ.
Sources
Old paint dust and chips, as well as other sources.
India’s rule
In 2016, India set a limit of 90 ppm of lead in household and decorative paints.
Big brands
Major brands already made lead-free paint.
Small makers
Some small makers and industrial paints may still contain lead.
Economics
Lead’s health costs far exceed savings from using it.
The peeling wall
A child in an old house is exposed to lead from peeling paint dust.
Thinking lead paint is a thing of the past everywhere
Some small makers may still use it.
Key takeaways
- Lead harms children's brains.
- India limited lead in paints in 2016.
- Big brands are lead-free.
- Small makers remain a concern.
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