When tested with an XRF instrument this Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp / Flashlight had the readings below. Please note: I do not do deconstructive testing, I test items assembled / as they would be used. So if there is Lead on the inside (for example, with the battery) my test results would not have this information. […]
When tested with an XRF instrument this clipping from a cushion from a 2017 Peg Perego High Chair had the following readings. [Each test was done for at least 60 seconds.] Test 1: testing with smooth side up (if a metal is not listed it was not detected by the XRF instrument.) Antimony (Sb): 85 […]
Below are the XRF test results for the CastleWare Organic Cotton Pajamas (Made in USA) pictured here. What I love about this example is that the photos clearly show that a baby will CHEW on these zippers, so it is extra important that these components are free of toxicants. This is one reason to avoid […]
When tested with an XRF instrument this stainless steel “Cambridge” fork had the following readings. [All tests are done for at least 60 seconds.] Note: If a metal was not detected it is not listed. Chromium (Cr): 135,200 +/- 1,000 ppm Nickel (Ni): 1,209 +/- 385 ppm Iron (Fe): 857,500 +/- 2,100 ppm Vanadium (V): […]
New 2018 Made in USA American Olean Clean White Ceramic Subway Tile. When tested with an XRF instrument this white ceramic subway style tile had the following readings. Shiny Glazed Surface: (If a metal is not listed it was not detected): Zinc (Zn): 48,000 +/- 1,300 ppm Copper (Cu): 340 +/- 58 ppm Iron (Fe): […]
Here’s a link to this product on Amazon.* This 2018 Munchkin Brand Stainless Steel Bottle Brush had the following readings when tested with an XRF instrument (all tests done for a minimum of 60 seconds): 1.) Brush Component: (bristles against hard plastic substrate) Barium (Ba): 285 +/- 101 ppm Bromine (Br): 3 +/- 2 ppm […]
The test results below are for the Ikea hardware pictured above from left to right. Each test done for a minimum of 60 seconds. Cylinder Chromium (Cr): 799 +/- 135 ppm Zinc (Zn): 657,600 +/- 6,800 ppm [65.76%] Iron (Fe): 333,300 +/- 2,700 ppm [33.33%] Cobalt (Co): 4,137 +/- 935 ppm Magnesium (Mn): 2,881 +/- […]
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia by Chip & Joanna Gaines Light Sage Green Ceramic Mug with Gold Flecks. Please read below to see the exact readings of the mug pictured here when tested with an XRF instrument. The level of Lead found on this cup is considered safe by all standards. To see more pieces from […]
Please note: This is NOT a post just about one red enamelware baby cup, it’s an overview of safe and unsafe baby cups I have found and how to make sure you choose a safe cup for YOUR baby! Please take the time to read the whole post (scrolling past all the images) and to […]
These knives are VERY LOW Nickel! Note: I generally never have a concern about stainless steel items containing any lead (unless they are not a single component item.) See this post for more about that. Below are the XRF test results for the stainless steel knife from Ikea pictured in this post. What I like […]
