It has many uses, including in the manufacture of lead-acid batteries for motor vehicles and energy storage, in pigments and paints, solder, ammunition, ceramic glazes, jewellery, toys and also in some cosmetics and traditional medicines.
Lead additives have been phased out of petrol for motor vehicles (1) ; however, lead continues to be used in some aviation fuels (Avgas) for piston-engine aircraft.
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铅的处理、使用和处置可能会造成环境、食品和水源污染,进而造成人类接触。
The processing, use and disposal of lead can result in environmental, food and water contamination with consequent human exposure.
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由于铅是一种化学元素,一旦在环境中释放,即成为持久存在的潜在接触源。
As lead is an element, it persists as a potential source of exposure once released into the environment.