1989

Dungeons & Dragons 1980s elf figurine: 497,000 ppm Lead. 90 ppm (& up) is dangerous. Kids shouldn’t play with these.

Dungeons & Dragons 1980s elf figurine: 497,000 ppm Lead. 90 ppm (& up) is dangerous. Kids shouldn’t play with these.

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XRF test results for tiny elf lady! When tested with a high-precision XRF instrument*, this little (tiny, actually!) female elf figurine had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 497,000 +/- 13,000 ppm Barium (Ba): 1,151 +/- 466 ppm Antimony (Sb): 23,700 +/- 1,000 ppm Selenium (Se): 2,178 +/- 370 ppm Tin (Sn): 2,720 +/- 260 ppm…

Arzberg white ceramic dinner plate, made in Germany – c. 1987 – 1992: Lead-safe when tested with an XRF instrument [55 ppm].

Arzberg white ceramic dinner plate, made in Germany – c. 1987 – 1992: Lead-safe when tested with an XRF instrument [55 ppm].

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When tested with an XRF instrument, the white ceramic Arzberg (Germany) dish pictured here (purchased by the owner at Crate & Barrel sometime between 1987 and 1992) had the following readings… Bottom of plate (over logo area): Lead (Pb): 55 +/- 13 ppm Iron (Fe): 2,497 +/- 219 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 52 +/- 12 ppm…

1989 DC Comics Superman Figurine: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free, Arsenic-Free!!! :-)

1989 DC Comics Superman Figurine: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free, Arsenic-Free!!! :-)

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Given the amount of wear on this Superman figurine (along with the year made – 1989, and the fact that it was made in China) it makes sense that the owner was concerned that it may test positive for Lead. However a pleasant surprise … this little guy was negative for Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic and…

Corningware (c. 1985-1990) Pastel Bouquet Pattern Casserole: 20,400 ppm Lead + 205 Cadmium [90 ppm Lead is toxic.]

Corningware (c. 1985-1990) Pastel Bouquet Pattern Casserole: 20,400 ppm Lead + 205 Cadmium [90 ppm Lead is toxic.]

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As expected, the exterior decorative painted flowers on this vintage Pastel Bouquet pattern Corningware casserole was positive for high levels of Lead when tested with an XRF instrument. Here’s a link to a post on a blog that helps to date many of the Corningware patterns. To learn more about XRF testing, click here. To…

Older Corelle Iris Design White Glass Plate: 1,895 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids).

Older Corelle Iris Design White Glass Plate: 1,895 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids).

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Older Corelle plate with decorative iris pattern Year of manufacture of this exact plate pictured here (the one I tested) is not known, however my readers updated me (August 2019) to tell me they have purchased this exact design (new at the store) in 1989 AND in 2019! I would be very interested in testing…