Cathode Ray Tube Antitrust Litigation

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Originally Posted by NoPegs

One reason could be that the lead contained in the CRT glass is highly unlikely to escape. The lead in the CRT has been vitrified. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioa...#Vitrification Any Pb leaching out of a landfilled TV is most likely from the solder joints, and also from plastic wire insulation. (Pb compounds are used as pigments or plasticizers in wire insulation, now you know why extension cords have the whole "Contains substances known to the state of California to cause..." text on the packaging. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00020984.htm Also one more reason not to gnaw on Christmas lights, even if they're unplugged! )

Thanks for the info on that.I do remember getting the little note in the instructions on washing your hands after touching the wires.