Posted by Doug Elliott on August 29, 2003 at 00:08:57:
In Reply to: Brass Poisoning? posted by B Jones on August 28, 2003 at 16:48:24:
Allergy yes, poisoning no. The tiny amount of lead is probably not an issue. Copper and zinc are not a problem. It is possible to become allergic to brass, but if you're not I wouldn't worry about it. People who become sick from working with brass are inhaling the dust.