Vermilion may contain unsafe lead levels, says study - Deccan Chronicle

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Vermilion may contain unsafe lead levels, says study
Deccan Chronicle
The substance is known to contain lead and other heavy metals with risk of kidney, hepatic, skin disorders. Researchers tested 118 samples of sindoor, a scarlet- coloured powder that is used by women to place a bindi, or red dot, cosmetically on their ...and more »