SAFETY PROCEDURES WHEN HANDLING DRY DRAWING MEDIA

What are pencil cores made of?

• Graphite

• Pigments

• Wood

• Lead

What was the past significant hazard associated with yellow pencils?

• Toxic pigments

• Excessive graphite dust

• Lead in the pencil core

• Lead chromate paint on the outside

Why are colored pencil cores considered low-risk?

• The pigments used are non-toxic

• They are made entirely of graphite

• The amount of pigment is minimal

• They no longer contain lead

What is the primary material used to make traditional charcoal sticks?

• Compressed resins

• Carbonized wood pulp

• Colored pigments

• Carbonized willow or vine sticks

What binds and creates color in compressed charcoal sticks?

• Resins

• Water

• Pigments

• Carbonized wood

What health issue can result from inhaling large amounts of charcoal dust?

• Asthma

• Chronic respiratory problems

• Skin irritation

• Eye irritation

What is a safer alternative to blowing excess charcoal dust off a drawing?

• Using a dusting brush

• Wiping with a cloth

• Shaking the paper

• Spraying water

What are pastel sticks and pencils primarily composed of?

• Graphite and resin

• Chalk and resin

• Lead and pigments

• Pigments and resin

What is the major hazard associated with using pastel sticks?

• Inhalation of dust

• Allergic reactions

• Skin irritation

• Eye irritation

Which toxic pigment might be found in some pastels?

• Cadmium red

• Ultramarine blue

• Chrome yellow (lead chromate)

• Titanium white