XRF test results for the ring pictured.
This is a really good example of typical total metals content for 925-marked modern Sterling Silver. The two main ingredients in modern Sterling are Silver [usually at least 925,000 ppm — hence the "925" mark, which translates to 92.5% of the total make ...
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Sur La Table Dual Action Silicone Sponge – Made In China: Lead-free! 973 ppm Barium, 37 ppm Zinc, & 90 ppm Iron.
When tested with an XRF instrument this "Made in China” Dual Action Silicone Sponge sold at Sur La Table had the following readings (with a 60-second test):
Barium (Ba): 973 +/- 240 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 37 +/- 15 ppm
Iron (Fe): 90 +/-38 ppm
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Corelle / Corning Visionware Medium Amber Lid Purchased March 2018: 222 ppm Lead, 142 ppm Barium
Following up on my earlier posts, here is yet another example of XRF test results for a Corning Visions piece. [Year of manufacture: 2018.] I am posting a total of FOUR of these that each look very similar but are different distinct lids that were tested (in three different sizes.)
This ...
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XRF Test Result for Small (Single Serving Size) La Fermière Blue Glazed (Red Ceramic) Yogurt Crock (2024)
Quick note from Tamara Rubin:
This company has done an excellent job in sourcing Lead-free glaze for their yogurt cups! With multiple extended tests on different sections of the glazed areas, the cup registered as "Lead-Free" (non-detect for Lead, with the limits of detection of ...
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XRF test results for Thomas Rosenthal Group Handmade blue swirl plate
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her ...
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XRF Test Results for Colorful Painted Wooden Blocks (Gnomes/ Elves) — c. Early-1990s (Testing for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic, Titanium, etc.)
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her ...
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XRF test results for a Pfaltzgraff Christmas Heritage pattern tea cup — c. 1980s -1990s
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two ...
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XRF test results for a Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne pattern mug — c. 1980s-1990s
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her ...
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XRF test results for Mikasa Intaglio CAC 29 “Garden Harvest” pattern bowl, purchased in 1995
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of ...
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XRF test results for Crow Canyon white enameled dish with gray trim, purchased in 2020: 55 ppm Lead & 31 ppm Cadmium on the food surface (safe by all standards)
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two ...
Read More about XRF test results for Crow Canyon white enameled dish with gray trim, purchased in 2020: 55 ppm Lead & 31 ppm Cadmium on the food surface (safe by all standards)
Beautiful etched green crystal goblet: 374,100 ppm Lead (this is not illegal, but for context, 90 ppm & up is illegal for items made for kids)
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four ...
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XRF test results for Anfora dish marked “93” (Made in Mexico): 39,700 ppm Lead on the food surface (90 ppm & up is illegal for items made for kids)
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four ...
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XRF test results for Rutledge by Lenox — Made in USA: Nearly 10% Lead in the food surface glaze (cup interior)
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons ...
Read More about XRF test results for Rutledge by Lenox — Made in USA: Nearly 10% Lead in the food surface glaze (cup interior)
XRF test results for Crate & Barrel “Poetry” china pattern (Made in Great Britain): Positive for extremely high level of Lead (a common finding for decorated Crate & Barrel pieces)
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website:
Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her ...
Read More about XRF test results for Crate & Barrel “Poetry” china pattern (Made in Great Britain): Positive for extremely high level of Lead (a common finding for decorated Crate & Barrel pieces)
