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Does the Libbey Gibraltar Cooler Glass Set contain lead

Papu , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 12:22:31 AM

http://amazon.com/Libbey-Gibraltar-16-Ounce-Cooler-Glass/dp/B0000A4NC9
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These look solid and durable, but do not specifically say 
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''lead-free'' as l have seen in other brands. Yet they also do not say 
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''lead crystal'' as l have also seen in other brands.

So, does 
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anyone out there know? I am trying to avoid lead.
 
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iCEE , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 02:36:31 AM

These are glass. They are much too thick to be crystal. Besides  
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crystal usually will say whatever percentage of lead it has. The lead gives  
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it clarity & makes it easier to cut. I would imagine that these are pressed  
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glasses. And don't worry about drinking out of a lead glass. To be harmful  
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the liquid would have to sit in the lead for hours or days to leach &  
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cause any harm. That is why you don't see crystal decanters anymore,  
because the brandy or sherry was stored in the decanter. My grandmother  
had no problems.  
 
Anyway they look nice. Enjoy.  
 
 
 
 
 
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