XRF Testing

Paparazzi “stone” ring: Lead-free & “Nickel-free”, as advertised…BUT: 265,300 ppm CADMIUM! Cadmium causes cancer.
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Paparazzi “stone” ring: Lead-free & “Nickel-free”, as advertised…BUT: 265,300 ppm CADMIUM! Cadmium causes cancer.

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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…

2019 satin Nickel finish rectangular flush drawer pull by Classic Brass: 1,768 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids’ items.]
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2019 satin Nickel finish rectangular flush drawer pull by Classic Brass: 1,768 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids’ items.]

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When tested with an XRF instrument this 2019 satin Nickel finish drawer pull by Classic Brass (pictured here) had the following readings: Front surface of drawer pull: Lead (Pb): 1,768 +/- 257 ppm Chromium (Cr): 377 +/- 170 ppm Tin (Sn): 1,293 +/- 148 ppm Zinc (Zn): 7,011 +/- 860 ppm Copper (Cu): 214,300 +/-…

Unmarked white glazed ceramic canister with Lid: 82 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.
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Unmarked white glazed ceramic canister with Lid: 82 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

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When tested with an XRF instrument the ceramic canister (with matching ceramic lid) pictured here had the following readings: Exterior glazed surface – test #1 Lead (Pb): 82 +/- 16 ppm Zinc (Zn): 64 +/- 21 ppm Copper (Cu): 219 +/- 44 ppm Iron (Fe): 1,786 +/- 208 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 90 +/- 16 ppm…

Vintage “Epic” stainless spoon with faux wood / composite handle: 2,170 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.
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Vintage “Epic” stainless spoon with faux wood / composite handle: 2,170 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

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When tested with an XRF instrument the vintage stainless steel Epic brand “forged stainless” spoon (Made in Japan) with faux wood handle pictured here had the following readings: Faux wood / composite of handle: Lead (Pb): 2,170 +/- 41 ppm Barium (Ba): 757 +/- 115 ppm Chromium (Cr): 222 +/- 53 ppm Bromine (Br): 12…

Vintage Temporama dinner plate: 81,600 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm and up is unsafe in items intended for use by kids.
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Vintage Temporama dinner plate: 81,600 ppm Lead. For context: 90 ppm and up is unsafe in items intended for use by kids.

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When tested with an XRF instrument the vintage Temporama (Made in USA) dinner plate pictured here had the following readings: White glazed ceramic area at center of dish: Lead (Pb): 74,300 +/- 2,200 ppm Iron (Fe): 517 +/- 177 ppm Vanadium (V): 85 +/- 36 ppm Titanium (Ti): 169 +/- 55 ppm Non-Detect (negative) for:…