When tested with an XRF instrument the dish tested here had the following readings:
Reading in the center / food surface of the dish:
Lead (Pb): 57,700 +/- 1,800 ppm
Tin (Sn): 2,393 +/- 136 ppm
Iron (Fe): 973 +/- 218 ppm
Vanadium (V): 76 +/ 34 ppm
Titanium (Ti): 112+/- 47 ...
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Mikasa Ultima+ HK 301 Cameo Platinum: 57,500 ppm Lead in the glaze – a likely source of poisoning of a child.
When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here (a Mikasa Ultima+ HK 301 Cameo Platinum design dish - Made in Indonesia) had the following readings:
1.) Reading in the white center / food surface of the dish:
Lead (Pb): 57,500 +/- 1,700 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 1,155 +/- 90 ppm ...
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Unbranded china bowl: 65,600 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids. What china is on your holiday table?
When tested with an XRF instrument the dish shown here had the following readings:
Reading in the center / food surface of the dish - white glaze :
Lead (Pb): 49,600 +/- 1,300 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 180 +/- 37 ppm
Iron (Fe): 524 +/- 162 ppm
Vanadium (V): 123 +/ 39 ppm
Titanium (Ti): ...
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Spode Copeland “Wicker Lane” pattern china Made In England: 42,500 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.
When tested with an XRF instrument the dish tested here had the following readings:
Reading in the center / food surface of the dish - white glaze (30 second test):
Lead (Pb): 36,400 +/- 900 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 229 +/- 39 ppm
Iron (Fe): 1.094 +/- 194 ppm
Non-Detect (Negative) for ...
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2003 Sealy Posturepedic Mattress (California): 91 ppm Antimony. There is no regulatory standard limiting trace Antimony in bedding.
When tested with an XRF instrument, this Sealy Posturepedic Afton Plush Pillowtop Queen Mattress (purchased in California c. 2003) was positive for as much as 91 +/- 25 ppm Antimony (Sb).
How much Antimony is too much Antimony?
I don’t believe there is a known answer to this question. To my ...
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Nasty old (2003?) Tempurpedic pillow positive for LEAD: 5,261 ppm & ANTIMONY: 232 ppm! What are you resting your head on tonight? Is it safe?
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1983 Pizza Hut Care Bear pink “Cheer Bear” glass: 115,900 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids — do you have these?)
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c. 1970 Trenkle Alarm Clock (West Germany) – components as high as 22,400 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids.]
When tested with an XRF instrument this vintage (c. 1965-1975) Trenkle Alarm Clock (made in West Germany) had the following readings (note: only accessible components were tested):
1.) Glass / plastic of clock face:
Lead (Pb): Negative / Non-Detect
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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1984 “Storytime With Victoria Plum” Hardcover Book: 10 +/ 4 ppm Lead (safe by all standards!)
When tested with an XRF instrument this hardcover children’s book (published in 1984) had the following readings:
1.) Reading on Exterior of Book
Lead (Pb): 10 +/- 4 ppm
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect
Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-Detect
Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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2019 light up unicorn bath toy. Negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic & Antimony in all accessible components.
When tested with an XRF instrument this little unicorn bath light up toy (link*) had the following reading:
1) Pink hair of unicorn:
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative
Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative
Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative
Antimony ...
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2019 light up mermaid bath toy. Negative for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic & Antimony in all accessible components.
When tested with an XRF instrument this little mermaid bath light up toy (link*) had the following reading:
1) Pink tail of mermaid
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative
Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative
Arsenic (As): Non-Detect / Negative
Antimony ...
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1960s Sango brand (made in Japan) child’s teacup: 2,323 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe for kids] + 292 ppm Arsenic.
When tested with an XRF instrument this Sango teacup (made in Japan) had the following readings:
1) Test focused on silver banding on handle:
Lead (Pb): Negative / Non-Detect
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect
Cadmium (Cd): Negative / Non-Detect
Arsenic (As): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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Hudson Park Collection “Made In China” white ceramic plate with gold back mark: 171 ppm Lead on back mark.
When tested with an XRF instrument (60 seconds per test) this Hudson Park Collection white ceramic plate with a gold back mark had the following readings:
Food surface of the plate:
Lead (Pb): 42 +/- 16 ppm
Second Reading - Lead: 47 +/- 15 ppm
Mercury (Hg): Negative / Non-Detect ...
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