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Saturday 23 November 2013

Yellow Colour of School Bus affecting brain development in children of India

Lead Chromate is used to make Yellow Paint which is the official color of all School Buses in India.

"Exposure to even small amounts of lead can reduce a child's intelligence and school performance and can also cause increased violent behaviour, so high levels of lead in paint are a cause for serious concern not only for families, but the country as a whole," said Ravi Agarwal, director, Toxics Link.

According to Wikipedia "Lead paint is hazardous. It can cause nervous system damage, stunted growth, kidney damage, and delayed development.It is dangerous to children because it tastes sweet, therefore encouraging children to put lead chips and toys with lead dust in their mouths. Lead paint is dangerous to adults and can cause reproductive problems in men or women. Decreases in sperm production in men have been noted. Lead is considered a possible and likely carcinogen."

 Lead Chromate  is a poisonous yellow crystalline compound, PbCrO4, used as a paint pigment.


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