Year: 1986 Source: American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, v.7, no.1, (1986), p.89 SIEC No: 19870368

A 37-year-old woman died from lead poisoning after drinking up to 3 cans of hair spray per day for 1-2 months. An analysis of 3 cans of the victim’s hair spray revealed large concentrations of lead. An investigation was conducted to examine if the extremely high concentrations of lead found in the victum’s hair spray was to be found in all hair spray on the market. 10 random samples are named & rated for their lead content.