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Soaps and removing lead residue

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August 05, 2020, 12:36 PM
woods62
Soaps and removing lead residue
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nioshtic-2/20040187.html
First off I am not an expert regarding this topic.

A coworker recently got into shooting and he knew I reload so he asked what soap do I use to remove lead residue and I said just normal dawn or automotive hand cleaner if I'm real dirty. This is when he pointed out that doesn't actually remove the lead from your skin and sent me the above study.

To actually remove the lead you need a soap that specifically for removing heavy metals. There are about a dozen different companies that make a soap for this task.

Is this news to anyone else? It was for me and I thought I'd share.

Has anyone have experience with the lead removing soaps?
August 05, 2020, 12:49 PM
mrvmax
I keep D Lead in my range bag and at home.
August 05, 2020, 01:02 PM
sorenson
I use D Lead as well, both soap and wipes.
S.


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August 05, 2020, 01:35 PM
ZSMICHAEL
If you are concerned about lead, have your doctor check it. Then you will know. If I remember correctly you should use cold water. You should also wash your hands when cleaning guns. D lead is fine.
August 06, 2020, 06:52 AM
henryaz
 
D-lead (removes all heavy metals). Dillon sells it, for one. Also available on Amazon.



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August 06, 2020, 08:21 AM
Oat_Action_Man
You can find D-lead stuff in your local gun shop in the cleaning section, most likely.

I've also noticed more and more ranges sitting it out at the sink, too.

For me, I use Gojo/pumice first, then D-lead soap. And if there isn't a bathroom, the D-lead wipes suffice.


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