Can you touch lead?

There are exceptions, like some cosmetics used in the Middle East that are absorbed through the skin, but mere skin contact is generally not a danger, unless you put your hands in your mouth or unless the lead touches something else and you put that in your mouth. read more

Best Answer: You can ingest lead many ways. Not washing your hands after touching it is one way. You can also inhale lead dust. One of the worst ways is if you are smoking while around lead dust. The lead is pulled into the cigarette and then deeply into your lungs. There is no lead in a lead pencil. It is graphite. read more

You can be exposed by coming in contact with lead dust. Some studies have found lead can be absorbed through skin. 1 If you handle lead and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, you could be exposed. read more