Re: Is it safe for kids to take apart electronics?
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Date: 02/12/05
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 12:22:29 -0600
Sam Goldwasser wrote:
> "Asimov" <Asimov@-removethis-bbs.juxtaposition.dynip.com> writes:
>
> > "momwithtools" bravely wrote to "All" (11 Feb 05 17:50:25)
> > --- on the heady topic of "Is it safe for kids to take apart electronics?"
> >
> > mo> From: "momwithtools" <shoppinghall@nospam.sbcglobal.net>
> > mo> Xref: aeinews sci.electronics.repair:10246
> >
> > mo> For an elementary school project, I'd like the children to take apart
> > mo> some old electronics to get an idea of how things work, what goes into
> > mo> each product, etc. My question is: Are there certain electronics or
> > mo> appliances we should stay away from because of chemicals or something
> > mo> else that would be unsafe for the children? Please advise.
> > mo> Thank you!
> > mo> Mom With Tools
> >
> > The lead (Pb) on circuit boards is very toxic to children and can lead
> > to brain damage resulting in developmental retardation. Some
> > heatsinks have highly toxic beryllium oxide insulators which can be
> > dangerous if broken or scratched. Be sure they always wash their hands
> > well. Any cuts or scratches must be thoroughly flushed clean in
> > addition to disinfection. There are new studies implicating common
> > plasticizers (phtalates), which may cause reproductive abnormalities,
> > repressed immune system. It has been found that these are breaking
> > down in the environment into more toxic forms instead of dissipating.
> > Never let children chew on plastic pens, wire insulation, parts, etc,
> > which tend to leach such plasticizers. There are many unknown circuit
> > cleaning compounds which trace amounts may have deleterious effects.
> > The list is long but I'll probably get flamed for just these few...
>
> I certainly agree that eating the components on circuit boards is not
> advised but it's more likely you'll find something toxic playing in dirt than
> on a most circuit boards. Beryllium is very rare in consumer electronics.
>
> And, yes, if they are too young follow instructions not to lick their
> fingers until thoroughly cleaned, thena show and tell would be better.
>
> --- sam | Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ Mirror:
All these years of sniffing solder fumes and non of my vital
body parts has fell off (yet) ;)
I did have a TV fall of a 8' high shelf and bop me on the head and
body and knock me silly. So i guess TV can cause brain damage.
Bob
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