Keys Archives - Lead Safe Mama

This is a summary with links to all my articles with XRF test results for keys (house keys, car keys, work keys!)

April 26, 2020October 18, 2023

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…

National Breast Cancer Foundation Breast Cancer Awareness Key: 11,800 ppm Lead [90 ppm and up is unsafe for kids.]

September 13, 2019October 26, 2021

Oh the irony! When tested with an XRF instrument, this pink “Breast Cancer Awareness” key tested positive for a high level of LEAD. Lead can cause humans to have a significantly compromised immune system – which in turn can create a biological environment conducive to the growth of cancerous tumors. This is especially concerning in…

Someone is about to win a set of Kleynimals toy keys for a little person in their life! And the winner is…

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Lead Safe Mama just passed 24,250 “likes” on Facebook — and to celebrate reaching this milestone we are giving away one set of Kleynimals‘ toy keys to a lucky person chosen at random from everyone who “follows” and “likes” Lead Safe Mama on Facebook! And the winner is: Angela Knoebel! Keep inviting your friends to like…

Kleynimals Signature Toy Keys: 100% 304 Stainless Steel [#LeadFree! + Discount Code for LeadSafeMama readers!]

May 26, 2019July 12, 2019

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When tested with an XRF instrument, the Kleynimals brand toy keys (their signature original product) had the following readings. Note – all components were tested and each test was done for a minimum of 180 seconds (3 minutes). Results are science-based and replicable. Test Results For (304 Stainless Steel) Main Body of Key Animals: Lead…

Welcome Kleynimals, and Thank You!

May 20, 2019May 21, 2019

Welcome Kleynimals! A big “THANK YOU!” shout out to the newest #LeadSafeMama sponsor, Kleynimals! I am excited to share with you that as of this month (May 2019) Kleynimals is officially on board as a sponsor of #LeadSafeMama’s independent consumer goods testing and Lead-Poisoning prevention advocacy work. In thanks for this support we have added…

Axxess+ Brand House Key: 9,441 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm Lead (and up) is unsafe for items intended for use by children.

April 8, 2017March 11, 2021

Axxess+ Brand Key: 9,441 ppm lead. Do not let your children play with your house keys as they are almost always very high lead. You can buy lead-free aluminum and stainless keys as alternatives, but they are not always easy to find (ask your local locksmith!) Here’s a link to some of the aluminum ones on Amazon. See…

House key with worn pink decoration: 13,200 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe. Don’t let kids (especially babies) play with real keys!

April 8, 2017March 11, 2021

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Decorated House Key (paint wearing off): 13,200 ppm lead. The actual key I tested is in the photo at the bottom of this blog post. Please note: the lead is in the key itself, not in the decorative paint on the outside of the key. You can buy lead-free aluminum and stainless keys as alternatives, but they…

Bike Lock Key: 4,587 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe. Don’t let kids (especially babies) play with real keys!

January 10, 2017March 11, 2021

Bike lock key: 4,587 ppm lead. The current amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything over 90 ppm lead. Items intended for adults (including dishware and keys) are generally unregulated for total lead content as they are not designed or sold as intended for children. Keys specifically…

Typical American house key #2 – silver finish: 10,700 ppm Lead. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is illegal in items intended for use by kids.

January 10, 2017April 27, 2020

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The house key pictured tested positive for 10,700 ppm Lead. How much Lead is too much Lead? The current amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for children is anything over 90 ppm lead in the paint or coating and anything 100 ppm Lead (and up) in the substrate. Items intended for…

Typical American house key: 12,800 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe. Don’t let kids (especially babies) play with real keys!

January 10, 2017October 26, 2021

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When tested with an XRF instrument, this typical American house door key had the following reading: 12,800 ppm Lead How much Lead is “too much” Lead? The current amount of Lead that is considered toxic (and illegal) in an item “intended for use by children” is anything over 90 ppm Lead in the paint, glaze…

Kleynimals stainless steel toys keys – a great alternative for babies who just have to play with real metal keys!

January 8, 2017January 11, 2020

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House Keys | Keys | Kleynimals | Leaded Keys | Things with Lead

Originally published: January 8, 2017 Updated: January 11, 2020 As we have discussed quite often on my Facebook page, house keys often have very high levels of lead. Unfortunately children are inexplicably drawn to playing with your keys! While letting babies play with metal things that they might put in to their mouth is not…