Bedding with Antimony

2015 Beautyrest Recharge Hybrid Delanco Mattress: 3,283 ppm Antimony (causes cancer in rats) on the sleep surface.

2015 Beautyrest Recharge Hybrid Delanco Mattress: 3,283 ppm Antimony (causes cancer in rats) on the sleep surface.

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Reading on main fabric of mattress (sleeping surface / cream colored fabric): Barium (Ba): 195 +/- 128 ppm Antimony (Sb): 3,283 +/- 67 ppm Bromine (Br): 7 +/- 3 ppm Iron (Fe): 121 +/- 28 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,010 +/- 310 ppm As always, please let me know if you have any questions. In the…

2017 Beautyrest Recharge World Class Bridgewater Firm Mattress: 89 ppm Antimony on the main fabric of the mattress.

2017 Beautyrest Recharge World Class Bridgewater Firm Mattress: 89 ppm Antimony on the main fabric of the mattress.

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Reading on main fabric of mattress (sleeping surface / gray & white): Antimony (Sb): 42 +/- 26 ppm Tin (Sn): 89 +/- 18 ppm Zinc (Zn): 34 +/- 12 ppm Copper (Cu): 31 +/- 19 ppm Iron (Fe): 284 +/- 44 ppm Titanium (Ti): 4,809 +/- 166 ppm Reading on white only area of fabric:…

Another toxic mattress. 2017 Sertapedic Alesbury Mattress (Maryland): 1,370 ppm Antimony (causes cancer in rats).

Another toxic mattress. 2017 Sertapedic Alesbury Mattress (Maryland): 1,370 ppm Antimony (causes cancer in rats).

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Sertapedic Alesbury Mattress When tested with a high-precision XRF instrument, this [manufactured September, 2017] Sertapedic Alesbury mattress was positive for a fairly high level of Antimony. This was a mattress produced and sold in the State of Maryland. The full XRF test results for the mattress pictured here are as follows: Lead (Pb): Non-Detect Cadmium…

Mattress / Bedding Overview Post: Are there toxic chemicals in my bed? Is my mattress toxic!??

Mattress / Bedding Overview Post: Are there toxic chemicals in my bed? Is my mattress toxic!??

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This is a “wrap” post / summary post with simple links to each of the mattress / pillow / bedding posts I have done so far. I will be updating this post as I write more about mattresses and will also be writing a detailed summary post (with a narrative and conclusions / considerations) when…

How toxic is my Tempurpedic brand mattress? Toxicants found include Arsenic (94 ppm), Antimony (98 ppm) & Lead (9 ppm).

How toxic is my Tempurpedic brand mattress? Toxicants found include Arsenic (94 ppm), Antimony (98 ppm) & Lead (9 ppm).

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Introduction (for those new to this website): Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009 and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. Tamara uses XRF testing (a scientific…

Pure Down natural goose down feather pillow with white cotton case: 75 ppm Antimony in the brown piping.

Pure Down natural goose down feather pillow with white cotton case: 75 ppm Antimony in the brown piping.

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When tested with an XRF instrument, this “Pure Down” brand (www.PureDown.com) feather pillow with a white cotton case (no zipper), model PD-16020 was positive for 75 ppm Antimony in the brown piping [and negative for any heavy metals everywhere else]. Note: if you are interested in a non-toxic mattress brand I recently became an affiliate…

2003 Sealy Posturepedic Mattress (California): 91 ppm Antimony. There is no regulatory standard limiting trace Antimony in bedding.

2003 Sealy Posturepedic Mattress (California): 91 ppm Antimony. There is no regulatory standard limiting trace Antimony in bedding.

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When tested with an XRF instrument, this Sealy Posturepedic Afton Plush Pillowtop Queen Mattress (purchased in California c. 2003) was positive for as much as 91 +/- 25 ppm Antimony (Sb). How much Antimony is too much Antimony? I don’t believe there is a known answer to this question. To my knowledge, there is currently no…

Nasty old (2003?) Tempurpedic pillow positive for LEAD: 5,261 ppm & ANTIMONY: 232 ppm! What are you resting your head on tonight? Is it safe?

Nasty old (2003?) Tempurpedic pillow positive for LEAD: 5,261 ppm & ANTIMONY: 232 ppm! What are you resting your head on tonight? Is it safe?

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is a Federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and childhood Lead poisoning prevention. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children. She began testing consumer goods for toxicants in 2009, and was the parent-advocate responsible for finding Lead in the popular fidget spinner toys in 2017. She uses XRF testing (a scientific method used…