XRF Testing

Did you have one of these tiny crystal hearts as a kid? This one is 55% Lead [557,800 ppm!] 100 ppm is unsafe for kids.
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Did you have one of these tiny crystal hearts as a kid? This one is 55% Lead [557,800 ppm!] 100 ppm is unsafe for kids.

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When tested with an XRF instrument this vintage (likely c. 1977-1989) crystal heart charm / fidget (it is not a bead, but something someone might hold in their hand or keep in a keepsake box)…. had the following readings: Lead (Pb): 557,800 +/- 77,000 ppm Antimony (Sb): 2,663 +/- 620 ppm Zinc (Zn): 21,100 +/-…

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

Great Neck backsaw with decorated handle: Lead Free, Cadmium Free! [99% Iron!]
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Great Neck backsaw with decorated handle: Lead Free, Cadmium Free! [99% Iron!]

When tested with an XRF instrument this saw had the following readings: 1.) Metal blade of saw: Chromium (Cr): 1,961 +/- 137 ppm Copper (Cu): 1,678 +/- 364 ppm Iron (Fe): 988,600 +/- 1,800 ppm Manganese (Mn): 6,929 +/- 700 ppm 2.) Logo area on blade of saw: Chromium (Cr): 2,138 +/- 145 ppm Copper…

Natural organic hemp wick: No Lead, No Cadmium, No Arsenic, No Mercury, No Antimony! Affiliate link in post!
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Natural organic hemp wick: No Lead, No Cadmium, No Arsenic, No Mercury, No Antimony! Affiliate link in post!

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Here’s my Amazon affiliate link for the exact product tested: https://amzn.to/39MqnCE When tested with an XRF instrument, the natural organic hemp wick (coated in organic beeswax) pictured here had the following readings: Non-Detect for: Lead  (<3 ppm Limit of Detection) Cadmium  (<12 ppm Limit of Detection) Mercury  (<5 ppm Limit of Detection) Arsenic  (<2 ppm…

Paparazzi earrings: Lead-free BUT positive for 2,985 ppm Antimony (+ Arsenic too). Antimony causes cancer in rats.
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Paparazzi earrings: Lead-free BUT positive for 2,985 ppm Antimony (+ Arsenic too). Antimony causes cancer in rats.

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Published: January 7, 2020 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…