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Vintage (1980s?) silver colored cabinet knob (very heavy): 5,399 ppm Lead & 118 ppm Antimony.

Vintage (1980s?) silver colored cabinet knob (very heavy): 5,399 ppm Lead & 118 ppm Antimony.

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October 15, 2022 – Saturday Full XRF test results for the cabinet knob pictured 60-second reading Readings repeated multiple times to confirm the results Lead (Pb): 5,399 +/- 381 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Tin (Sn): 1,663 +/- 113 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Selenium (Se): non-detect Barium (Ba): non-detect Arsenic (As): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Antimony…

House of Antique Hardware (Portland) “Lead-Free Crystal Cabinet Knob”: 23,400 ppm Lead on the back brass components.

House of Antique Hardware (Portland) “Lead-Free Crystal Cabinet Knob”: 23,400 ppm Lead on the back brass components.

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    XRF test result for the crystal knob pictured. Oh – the “irony”! Reading #1) on the brass of the knob 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 23,400 +/- 900 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Tin (Sn): 5,070 +/- 210 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Selenium (Se): non-detect Barium (Ba): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Antimony (Sb): non-detect Nickel…

Horse & Hound Brass Horse Knob: 26,500 ppm Lead & 401 ppm Antimony. [Check out the readings on the screw!]

Horse & Hound Brass Horse Knob: 26,500 ppm Lead & 401 ppm Antimony. [Check out the readings on the screw!]

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Reading #1) on the brass of the horse 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 26,500 +/- 900 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Tin (Sn): 5,698 +/- 220 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Selenium (Se): non-detect Barium (Ba): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Antimony (Sb): 401 +/- 96 ppm Nickel (Ni): 3,487 +/- 236 ppm Copper (Cu): 592,600 +/- 2,400 ppm…

Signature Hardware Brass Horse Knob: 41,400 ppm Lead & 1,526 ppm Cadmium & 940 ppm Antimony.

Signature Hardware Brass Horse Knob: 41,400 ppm Lead & 1,526 ppm Cadmium & 940 ppm Antimony.

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Reading #1) on the brass of the horse 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 41,400 +/- 1,100 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 1,526 +/- 113 ppm Tin (Sn): 8,218 +/- 258 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Selenium (Se): non-detect Barium (Ba): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Antimony (Sb): 940 +/- 125 ppm Nickel (Ni): 7,429 +/- 306 ppm Copper (Cu): 541,800…

Tiny brass Master-brand lock: 31,200 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids. Locks are not toys!

Tiny brass Master-brand lock: 31,200 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids. Locks are not toys!

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Reading #1) On the brass-colored body of the lock 60-Second Test Lead (Pb): 31,200 +/- 1,000 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 121 +/- 46 ppm Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 2,450 +/- 255 ppm Nickel (Ni): 1,382 +/- 180 ppm Copper (Cu): 589,100 +/- 2,400 ppm Zinc (Zn): 372,900 +/- 2,100…

Abus Patented No. 83 /45 Brass Padlock: 28,200 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids. Locks are not toys!

Abus Patented No. 83 /45 Brass Padlock: 28,200 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids. Locks are not toys!

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Reading #1) Silver colored shank of lock 60-second test Lead (Pb): non-detect Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): 16,200 +/- 600 ppm Iron (Fe): 29,900 +/- 500 ppm Cobalt (Co): 3,731 +/- 412 ppm Nickel (Ni): 950,000 +/- 1,400 ppm No other metals detected in consumer goods mode. Reading #2) Brass…

Cast brass drawer pull (marked: “Cont.B” & “P-1120-T”): 155 ppm Lead (very low for brass!), 54% Copper, 45% Zinc!

Cast brass drawer pull (marked: “Cont.B” & “P-1120-T”): 155 ppm Lead (very low for brass!), 54% Copper, 45% Zinc!

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XRF test results for modern cast brass (heavy) drawer pull pictured: Lead (Pb): 155 +/- 31 ppm (very low for brass!) Arsenic (As): non-detect Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): 103 +/- 8 ppm Chromium (Cr): 90 +/- 52 ppm Copper (Cu): 543,600 +/- 700 ppm (54%) Zinc (Zn): 453,300 +/- 700 ppm…

Brass colored cabinet knob/ drawer pull: 7,986 ppm Lead (90 & up is unsafe for kids), 33 ppm Cadmium, 163 ppm Antimony.

Brass colored cabinet knob/ drawer pull: 7,986 ppm Lead (90 & up is unsafe for kids), 33 ppm Cadmium, 163 ppm Antimony.

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XRF test results for the item pictured. More information to be posted shortly. To learn more about the testing methodology employed for the test results reported on this website, click here. For a quick menu to explore more categories of tested items on this website, click here. For a quick video tutorial showing you how…

Golden colored Paparazzi dangly earrings: 3,578 ppm Mercury + 1,658 ppm Lead + 334 ppm Cadmium + 842 ppm Arsenic.

Golden colored Paparazzi dangly earrings: 3,578 ppm Mercury + 1,658 ppm Lead + 334 ppm Cadmium + 842 ppm Arsenic.

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Published: January 8, 2022 Scroll down for full XRF Test results for the Paparazzi Accessories item pictured [brass colored dangly earrings] IMPORTANT NOTE: This is NOT testing that can be done with a home test kit. The home test kits that many people are using to test this Paparazzi jewelry are neither accurate, nor reliable. They ARE…

Vintage curio box with R and Rooster on brass lid: 205 ppm Lead in the lid (90 ppm & up is unafe for kids.)

Vintage curio box with R and Rooster on brass lid: 205 ppm Lead in the lid (90 ppm & up is unafe for kids.)

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XRF test results for the box pictured… Reading #1) Brass lid of box 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 205 +/- 30 ppm Cadmium (Cd): non-detect Mercury (Hg): non-detect Bromine (Br): non-detect Chromium (Cr): non-detect Iron (Fe): 344 +/- 39 ppm Nickel (Ni): 96 +/- 46 ppm Copper (Cu): 843,200 +/- 500 ppm Zinc (Zn): 155,000 +/-…

Vintage Costume Jewelry Golden/ Brass Horse Pin: 34,400 ppm Lead (90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids)

Vintage Costume Jewelry Golden/ Brass Horse Pin: 34,400 ppm Lead (90 ppm & up is unsafe for kids)

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For those new to this 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 sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…

Vintage-style glass and brass door knob (from Nostalgia Warehouse): 13,700 ppm Lead in the glass

Vintage-style glass and brass door knob (from Nostalgia Warehouse): 13,700 ppm Lead in the glass

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Reading #1) on the glass of the knob 60-second reading Lead (Pb): 13,700 +/- 1,000 ppm Bromine (Br): 24 +/- 2 ppm Copper (Cu): 42 +/- 10 ppm Zinc (Zn): 34 +/- 6 ppm Indium (In): 17 +/- 3 ppm Tin (Sb): 17 +/- 4 ppm Antimony (Sb): 1,460 +/- 21 ppm Barium (Ba): 51+/-…

Brass front of Carhartt clothing brass button: Non-detect (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic!

Brass front of Carhartt clothing brass button: Non-detect (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic!

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Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent advocate for consumer goods safety and 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 by the Consumer…

Brass components of Finex cast iron pans test positive for 30,000 ppm Lead. For context, 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids.

Brass components of Finex cast iron pans test positive for 30,000 ppm Lead. For context, 90 ppm Lead (& up) is unsafe for kids.

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May 19, 2021 – Wednesday To read the full post about the concerns for Lead in Finex cookware, click here. How much Lead is “too much” Lead? For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in an item intended for use by children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint,…

How much Lead can you buy for $3.99 at Hobby Lobby? Brass dangle cabinet knob / drawer pull: 35,800 ppm Lead. 90 is unsafe for kids.

How much Lead can you buy for $3.99 at Hobby Lobby? Brass dangle cabinet knob / drawer pull: 35,800 ppm Lead. 90 is unsafe for kids.

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Introduction to Tamara Rubin (for those new to this website!) Tamara Rubin lives in Portland, Oregon and is a child health advocate, author, documentary filmmaker, and mother of four sons. Her young men are now 24, 18, 15, and 12. She has won multiple national awards for her Lead-poisoning prevention advocacy work (including two from U.S….

Bassoon wire – sample #8: MMimports.com 1/4 lb 22 gauge brass wire: 113 ppm Lead (+ Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #8: MMimports.com 1/4 lb 22 gauge brass wire: 113 ppm Lead (+ Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description: 22 Gauge Brass Wire – 4 oz (1/4 lb) SKU: brasswireba.25lb22ga Purchased at: https://www.mmimports.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 113 +/- 56 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 211 +/- 97 ppm Tin (Sn): 120 +/- 50 ppm Zinc (Zn): 306,800 +/- 1,500 ppm…

Bassoon wire – sample #4: G-05 Forrests Music Brass Wire 21 gauge wire: 127 ppm Lead (+ Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #4: G-05 Forrests Music Brass Wire 21 gauge wire: 127 ppm Lead (+ Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description: G-05 21 – Bsn Reed Wire, 21 ga Brass, 60ft Purchased at: https://www.forrestsmusic.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 127 +/- 61 ppm Zinc (Zn): 299,900 +/- 1,500 ppm Copper (Cu): 699,000 +/- 1,900 ppm Nickel (Ni): 311 +/- 127 ppm Iron…

Bassoon wire – sample #7: PBW22 Miller Pro 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #7: PBW22 Miller Pro 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description PBW22 Miller PRO Brass Wire, 22 Gauge, 1 LB spool Purchased at: http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 374,000 +/- 1,700 ppm Copper (Cu): 625,200 +/- 2,000 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different types of…

Bassoon wire – sample #6: Charles Music BFW150 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #6: Charles Music BFW150 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description: BFW150 22 Gauge Wire for Bassoon Reeds, One Ounce Purchased at: https://charlesmusic.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Bismuth (Bi): 219 +/- 101 ppm Tin (Sn): 108 +/- 52 ppm Zinc (Zn): 308,500 +/- 1,500 ppm Copper (Cu): 690,300 +/- 1,900 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No…

Bassoon wire – sample #5: 2XW22 Miller Marketing Soft Brass 22 gauge wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #5: 2XW22 Miller Marketing Soft Brass 22 gauge wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description: 2XW22 2XREED Soft Brass Wire 22 Gauge 100ft Purchased at: http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Bismuth (Bi): 279 +/- 64 ppm Zinc (Zn): 237,800 +/- 15,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 416,000 +/- 25,000 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds)…

Bassoon wire – sample #1: Hodge Products Zebra Wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #1: Hodge Products Zebra Wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description: W22Z-15 Bassoon Wire 22 gauge (15 yds) for bassoon – Zebra Wire Purchased at: https://hodgeproductsinc.com  When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 343,000 +/- 32,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 602,200 +/- 53,000 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different types…

Bassoon wire – sample #2: Rieger Reed Wire Brass RBRW7 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #2: Rieger Reed Wire Brass RBRW7 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description RBRW7 Rieger Reed Wire, Brass – .7mm approx. 22 Gauge, 200 Grams Purchased at http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 307,700 +/- 25,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 562,500 +/- 45,000 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different…

Bassoon wire – sample #3: G-05 35 Ft Forrests Music Brass Wire 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #3: G-05 35 Ft Forrests Music Brass Wire 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description: G-05 35 Ft 22 Gauge Brass Wire purchased at Forrests Music https://www.forrestsmusic.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 307,500 +/- 1,700 ppm Copper (Cu): 688,100 +/- 2,300 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,903 +/- 252 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test…

Bone and brass cuff bracelet: 1,898 ppm Lead (on decorative brass components that touch the wearer’s skin).

Bone and brass cuff bracelet: 1,898 ppm Lead (on decorative brass components that touch the wearer’s skin).

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Component #1.) Brass decorative elements: Lead (Pb): 1,898 +/- 294 ppm Tin (Sn):14,600 +/- 400 ppm Zinc (Zn): 339,900 +/- 2,600 ppm Copper (Cu): 633,800 +/- 3,200 ppm Nickel (Ni): 3,166 +/- 306 ppm  Iron (Fe): 5,192 +/- 406 ppm Titanium (Ti): 257 +/- 137 ppm Sliver (Ag): 94 +/- 48 ppm Component #2.) Brass hinge…