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Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup: Positive for 326 ppm Cadmium in the Red Exterior Writing. 75 ppm is illegal in Denmark.
Originally published: December 30, 2016
Updated: December 28, 2019
When tested with an XRF instrument this glass Pyrex measuring cup had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/ND [Negative]
Cadmium (Cd): 326 ppm [in the red writing on the outside of the glass.]
Sorry - I don't ...
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Vintage Pyrex Spring Blossom Green Crazy Daisy Mixing Bowls: 109,900 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + Cadmium, too!
Originally published: June 13, 2018
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Read More about Vintage Pyrex Spring Blossom Green Crazy Daisy Mixing Bowls: 109,900 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe) + Cadmium, too!
Purple Pyrex glass measuring cup: 20,700 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe*) +175 ppm Cadmium (Yum! What are you baking with?)
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You know you’ve made an impact when…the Pyrex Passion group on Facebook has banned any conversation about Lead in the group!
I don't know who added me to this group on Facebook, but whoever did it probably did so just because they knew how funny (tragically funny) I would find this.
Here's the post I wrote for this group tonight:
Since I am going to get kicked out of this group anyway (I am not sure who added me ...
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Vintage Light Green Pyrex Small Casserole: 65,200 ppm Lead + 200 ppm Cadmium + 699 ppm Antimony.
Vintage Pyrex Small Light Green Milk Glass Casserole / Custard Dish.
When tested with an XRF instrument this casserole dish / custard had the following readings:
With scope focused on exterior green painted area:
(minimum 60-second test)
Lead (Pd): 65,200 +/- ...
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“How much Lead is in my vintage Pyrex?” Here are pictures of each one I’ve tested, with links to test results.
Check back here periodically for updates. Each time I add a new post I will upload a picture to the photo grid below, and link it to the post with the test results.
Click any of the images below to see the corresponding XRF test results (listing all metals found) for that exact item ...
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Made in USA Vintage Pyrex Clear Glass Double Boiler Cooking Pot: 216 ppm Lead
Vintage Pyrex Clear Glass Double Boiler Cooking Pot.
I tested this with an XRF instrument and below am reporting two sets of readings for this piece.
First is the reading for the vessel of the pot. This is from a two-minute (12o second) reading using an XRF instrument. If a metal is not ...
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Vintage (1976-1980) Pyrex Homestead Casserole: 209,900 ppm Lead + 9,009 ppm Cadmium + 9,252 ppm Arsenic
Vintage Pyrex Homestead (1976-1980) Design Milk Glass Casserole Dish.
Here's a link to the Pyrex website I used to figure out the pattern names!
When tested with an XRF instrument this casserole dish had the following readings:
With scope focused on area ...
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1980s Vintage Pyrex Trailing Flowers – Beige Casserole Dish: 253,900 ppm Lead + 12,100 ppm Cadmium + 8,801 ppm Arsenic
Vintage Pyrex "Trailing Flowers - Beige" 1980s Promotional Design Milk Glass Casserole Dish.
When tested with an XRF instrument this casserole dish had the following readings:
With scope focused on one of the rust colored flowers:
(minimum 60-second test)
Lead (Pd): ...
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Vintage Blue Pyrex Glass Mugs: 71,800 ppm Lead + 697 ppm Arsenic [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]
Vintage Pyrex Mugs: The blue paint on these mugs tested positive for the following elements at the following levels (with a one-minute test, using an XRF instrument):
Lead (Pb): 71,800 +/- 2,200 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 697 +/- 43 ppm
Arsenic (As): ND
Mercury (Hg): ND
Platinum (Pt): ...
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Red Vintage Pyrex Food Storage Container With lid: 310,000 ppm Lead + 14,200 ppm Arsenic + 33,200 ppm Cadmium
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Vintage Pyrex Honeydew Summer Impressions Custard Cup: 4,949 ppm Lead, 97 ppm Cadmium. 90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.
Vintage Pyrex Honeydew Summer Impressions Milk GlassCustard Cup:
The green paint on this small bowl tested positive for the following elements at the following levels (with a one-minute test, using an XRF instrument):
Lead: 4,949 +/- 221 ppm
Cadmium: 97 +/- 14 ppm
Arsenic: ...
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