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You do need to be aware of some potential risks to your health in the chemicals used for the construction of steel containers, among them chromate, phosphorus, and lead-based paints. These chemicals make the shipping container sturdy enough for transport across continents, but they can also be harmful to humans in extremely high levels, or under prolonged exposure.
Moreover, some of the goods that are carried in these containers may also contain harmful substances, or even be toxic. Prolonged or excessive exposure to these pesticides can pose risks to your health.
We will discuss these chemicals in more detail in Chapter Five: Are Shipping Container Homes Safe?, as well as how to remove them.
For now, remember that it would be best to only buy a new or one-trip container. This minimizes the risk of exposure to unhealthy chemicals.
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