Definitions for "Lead-Based Paint"
Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not taken care of properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women.
is paint manufactured prior to 1978 which contains lead oxide as the base pigment (coloring).
Paint, varnish, or any other coating that contains more than 0.5% lead by weight or more than 1.0 milligram of lead per square centimeter is called lead-based paint.