When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here had the following readings:
Test on white center of food surface of dish:
Lead (Pb): 90 +/- 17 ppm
Bismuth (Bi): 101 +/- 18 ppm
Zinc (Zn):8,602 +/- 288 ppm
Iron (Fe): 2,171 +/- 230 ppm
Vanadium (V): 102 +/- 35 ...
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This 1976 Bunnykins baby plate contains 77,900 ppm Lead. This would be highly illegal if made for use by kids today.
Test results published on July 13, 2020
Updated: September 2022
Test result set #1) On the center of the plate's food surface (decorative design):
Lead (Pb): 77,900 +/- 3,600 ppm
Barium (Ba): 306 +/- 98 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 1,977 +/- 202 ppm
Antimony (Sb): 72 +/- 36 ppm
Silver ...
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1976 Bunnykins bowl: 59,000 ppm Lead (anything above 90 ppm Lead is illegal in items made today for children’s use)
Test Results Published on July 13, 2020
Updated: September 2022
When tested with an XRF instrument, the 1976 Bunnykins bowl pictured here had the following readings:
On the center of the bowl's food surface (decorative design):
Lead (Pb): 59,000 +/- 2,400 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 36 +/- 14 ppm ...
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This 1976 Bunnykins baby cup tested positive for 40,200 ppm Lead on food surface. This would be illegal if made for use by kids today.
When tested with an XRF instrument, the 1976 Bunnykins baby cup pictured here had the following readings:
On the decorative design of the cup:
Lead (Pb): 46,200 +/- 1,800 ppm
Barium (Ba): 179 +/- 74 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 410 +/- 116 ppm
Antimony (Sb): 61 +/- 28 ppm
Tin (Sn): 137 ...
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Are your sewing tools Leaded? Optima fabric measuring guide with yellow & black markings: 3010 ppm Lead
Introduction (for those new to this website):
Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF ...
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2019 Dollar Tree Store Christmas ornaments (in a tube!): 133,300 ppm Antimony (a known/ designated carcinogen as of 2021)
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 ...
Read More about 2019 Dollar Tree Store Christmas ornaments (in a tube!): 133,300 ppm Antimony (a known/ designated carcinogen as of 2021)
Gray blue glazed ceramic Ikea plate (501.525.43) #12011, Made in China: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Antimony-free.
When tested with an XRF Instrument the Ikea dish pictured here had the following readings (in "Consumer Goods" mode):
Food surface of the plate:
Barium (Ba): 277 +/- 41 ppm
Zirconium (Zr): 14,100 +/- 400 ppm
Tin (Sn): 31 +/- 13 ppm
Platinum (Pt): 308 +/- 90 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 20,200 ...
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Black enameled crepe pan with wooden handle – #28, Made in France: Lead-free & Cadmium-free on the food surface.
I don't know the brand of this piece. As soon as I hear back from the owner on this I will update the post. It appears (from the back mark writing and numbering system - as well as the "Made in France" mark) that it may be a Le Creuset piece, however I found similar pieces on Amazon that (while not ...
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Marble (natural stone) trivet: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free, Antimony-free.
When tested with an XRF Instrument the natural stone gray and white marble trivet pictured here had the following readings:
Iron (Fe): 501 +/- 138 ppm
No other metals detected.
Multiple tests were done for a minimum of two-minutes (120 seconds) each to confirm the accuracy of the ...
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Bassoon wire – sample #8: MMimports.com 1/4 lb 22 gauge brass wire: 113 ppm Lead (+ Copper + Zinc).
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 ...
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Bassoon wire – sample #4: G-05 Forrests Music Brass Wire 21 gauge wire: 127 ppm Lead (+ Copper + Zinc).
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 +/- ...
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Bassoon wire – sample #7: PBW22 Miller Pro 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).
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: ...
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Bassoon wire – sample #6: Charles Music BFW150 22 gauge brass wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).
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 +/- ...
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Bassoon wire – sample #5: 2XW22 Miller Marketing Soft Brass 22 gauge wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).
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): ...
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