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Elara Dolomite Matte Marble Look Porcelain Tile from tilebar: Non-detect for Lead

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Barium (Ba): 191 +/- 78 ppm Zinc (Zn): 9,576 +/- 350 ppm Copper (Cu): 412 +/- 67 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,244 +/- 219 ppm Vanadium (V):…

Belvedere Bianco Marble Look Porcelain Tile from tilebar: 29 +/- 11 ppm Lead (Safe by all standards)

April 18, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Barium (Ba): 312 +/- 73 ppm Chromium (Cr): 404 +/- 92 ppm Zinc (Zn): 23,000 +/- 700 ppm Copper (Cu): 264 +/- 56 ppm Iron (Fe):…

Basic Marble Bianco Matte Porcelain Tile from tilebar: 87 ppm Lead (safe by all standards!)

April 18, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Lead (Pb): 87 +/- 31 ppm Barium (Ba): 393 +/- 108 ppm Zinc (Zn): 28,200 +/- 1,100 ppm Copper (Cu): 147 +/- 69 ppm Nickel (Ni):…

Fortezza Calacatta Antique Tile from tilebar: 329 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe in kids’ items)

April 18, 2019January 16, 2021

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Lead (Pb): 329 +/- 32 ppm Barium (Ba): 206 +/- 71 ppm Zinc (Zn): 17,200 +/- 600 ppm Copper (Cu): 298 +/- 58 ppm Iron (Fe):…

Elara Dolomite Polished Marble Look Tile from tilebar: 384 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe in kids’ items)

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Lead (Pb): 384 +/- 36 ppm Barium (Ba): 226 +/- 79 ppm Zinc (Zn): 16,100 +/- 600 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,236 +/- 223 ppm Vanadium (V):…

Dolphin Oak Porcelain Tile from tilebar: 238 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe in kids’ items)

April 5, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Lead (Pb): 238 +/- 25 ppm Barium (Ba): 164 +/- 58 ppm Chromium (Cr): 868 +/- 92 ppm Zinc (Zn): 14,000 +/- 400 ppm Copper (Cu):…

Montana Chestnut Natural Wood Look tile from tilebar: ND (negative) for Pb, As, Hg, Cd & Sb.

April 5, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Barium (Ba): 371 +/- 64 ppm Chromium (Cr): 510 +/- 93 ppm Zinc (Zn): 22,600 +/- 700 ppm Copper (Cu): 123 +/- 45 ppm Iron (Fe):…

Traverse Kyoto Taupe Porcelain Tile from TileBar: 37 +/- 15 ppm Lead (safe by all standards)

April 5, 2019May 29, 2024

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 were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama,…

Vives Fremont Natural Porcelain Tile from tilebar: 268 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe in kids’ items)

April 5, 2019January 16, 2021

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Lead (Pb): 268 +/- 28 ppm Barium (Ba): 1,432 +/- 96 ppm Zinc (Zn): 29,900 +/- 900 ppm Copper (Cu): 172 +/- 50 ppm Iron (Fe):…

Wellington Ecru Stone-Look Porcelain Tile From TileBar: Negative for Pb, As, Cd, Hg, & Sb!

April 5, 2019May 29, 2024

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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 were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama,…

Soleras Avana French porcelain tile from tilebar: 284 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids’ items)

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Lead (Pb): 284 +/- 30 ppm Barium (Ba): 240 +/- 74 ppm Chromium (Cr): 2,081 +/- 133 ppm Zinc (Zn): 14,000 +/- 500 ppm Copper (Cu):…

DuJour Polished Honey ceramic tile from tilebar: 1,502 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids’ items)

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Lead (Pb): 1,502 +/- 84 ppm Barium (Ba): 978 +/- 101 ppm Antimony (Sb): 135 +/- 31 ppm Zinc (Zn): 15,700 +/- 600 ppm Copper (Cu):…

Traverse Cathedral ceramic tile from TileBar: 255 +/- 33 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids’ items)

April 5, 2019May 29, 2024

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 were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama,…

Traverse Mollusk ceramic tile from tilebar: 40 +/- 15 ppm Lead (safe by all standards)

April 5, 2019August 6, 2024

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 were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama,…

Dujour Natural Honey ceramic tile from tilebar: “ND” (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury & Arsenic

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Barium (Ba): 150 +/- 46 ppm Chromium (Cr): 626 +/- 85 ppm Antimony (Sb): 297 +/- 22 ppm Zinc (Zn): 1,911 +/- 94 ppm Copper (Cu):…

Calacatta Gold Polished Marble tile from tilebar: non-detect (negative) for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury and Arsenic

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument, the tile pictured here had the following readings (metals not listed were not detected, tests were done for a minimum of 60 seconds): Iron (Fe): 2,195 +/- 259 ppm Titanium (Ti): 428 +/- 85 ppm Please note that new, modern tile is currently NOT REGULATED for total Lead content…

#Leaded: Handle to Main Door for San Francisco Middle School

December 31, 2017December 31, 2017

Middle school door metal handle (touched by hundreds of children every single day!), positive for lead at 59,100 ppm lead. Tested with an XRF instrument in 2013. The amount of lead that is considered TOXIC for an item intended to be used by children on a regular basis (like a toy) is anything 90 parts…

Newer (c. 2013) Baldwin Brand Brass Finish Door Knob: 11,500 ppm Lead

December 30, 2017January 20, 2019

Baldwin brand doorknob: 11,500 ppm lead. Tested in 2014. Building components (like door knobs) are not regulated AT ALL for total lead content (as detectable with an XRF instrument.) #SimpleSolution: look for stainless or nickel door knobs (and hardware or hinges.) To see more door knobs that I have tested, click here (post category “door…

Door Handles / Door Knobs – Newish, c. 2015: 28,200 ppm Lead (on a home in Maine).

January 3, 2017January 20, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument these “Iron”* door pulls had the following readings: Curved handle: 9,500 ppm Lead Thumb latch (worn): 11,100 ppm Lead Flat back plate: 28,200 ppm Lead. *Please note, these are not actually Iron, they are in fact leaded brass finished to look like iron with a “rubbed bronze”…