Children's Stainless Steel Silverware / Flatware sets:
Non-Detect for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and Arsenic.
Exact items tested are in photo below.
Stainless Steel is primarily composed of chromium, nickel, and iron. Iron in stainless is usually in the 750,000 to 850,000 ppm range. Chromium in ...
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#XRFTesting: Orange Pura Child’s Water Bottle
This stainless steel Pura water bottle (pictured below)
is non-detect for lead in all of the accessible parts.
The silicone parts of this particular bottle tested positive for low/ trace cadmium.
Given I have been finding cadmium in more than 50% of silicone items I have tested, I conclude (just ...
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#XRFTesting; #LeadSafe Metal Toy Tractor
Metal toy tractor, Pb 25 ppm (also tested positive for trace mercury and trace cadmium.)
Exact item tested is in photo below.
These levels for lead and cadmium are considered safe by all standards. I have some concern about the mercury levels in the nut in the center of the wheel. Without knowing ...
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#LeadFree: Dark Gray Marble (Stone) Pestle
Marble Pestle: Non-Detect for Pb, Cd, As & Hg!
Exact item tested is in photo below.
Here are some similar items for sale (please stick with uncoated solid stone for a mortar and pestle.)
Gray and White Marble
Black Marble
White Marble
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#XRFTesting, #LeadSafe Mountain Rose Herbs Bottle
Mountain Rose Herbs Brown Glass Bottle: 85 ppm lead.
This level of lead is considered safe by all standards. Most colored glass tests positive for at least "trace" lead. "Trace" means that it is not an added ingredient in the manufacturing process but more of a super low level contaminant. If you ...
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#XRFTesting: Plastic Toy Cow
Bullyland toy cow, lead free.
All components tested (of items pictured below).
Modern hard plastic toys designed and sold as intended for children (manufactured today/recently) should all be lead free. As always, please feel free to ask questions.
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#Leaded; Hose Spray Nozzle
Hose sprayer, as high as 26,900 ppm lead.
I don't yet have a lead-safe alternative to recommend, but finding one made of stainless steel might be a good start, and here is my post on lead-free hoses (including a #MadeInOregon option!). I will update this post as soon as I find one that I am ...
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#LeadSafe: Ikea Dishes, Made in Thailand.
Ikea Dishes, #LeadSafe (under 90 ppm lead):
When tested with an XRF instrument, the readings on the two particular pieces (pictured below) were:
Lead (Pb): 86 +/- 16 ppm
Lead (Pb): 62 +/- 26 ppm
Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative
Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect / Negative
Arsenic ...
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#XRFTesting: Lead Free Children’s Jewelry; Alex & Ani
Alex & Ani Bracelets: Lead Free, Cadmium Free, Mercury Free, Arsenic Free!
All components tested on bracelets pictured below.
Please note: I cannot personally guarantee that all items from this brand will be lead free. Several are listed as having "crystals" which could be leaded (and cannot ...
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#XRFTesting: Children’s Plastic Toothbrushes
Children's tooth brushes (Totz & Nimbus): Lead Free.
All components tested (of items pictured below).
Modern hard plastic items designed and sold as intended for children (manufactured today/recently) (including toothbrushes) should all be lead free. As always, please feel free to ask ...
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#XRFTesting: Lead Free Toy Fire Trucks
Hard Plastic Toy Fire Trucks (including Hess brand, pictured below): Lead Free,
All components tested (of items pictured below).
Modern hard plastic toys designed and sold as intended for children (manufactured today/recently) should all be lead free. As always, please feel free to ask ...
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#XRFTesting: My Little Pony Necklace
My Little Pony Necklace: Lead Free, Cadmium Free, Mercury Free, Arsenic Free!
All components tested.
Newly made / recently made costume jewelry made and sold as intended for children is usually lead free, but not always. Note: when making choices for children, please avoid ALL vintage costume ...
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#XRFTesting: CamelBak Pink Unicorn Water Bottle
CamelBak Pink Unicorn Bottle: Lead Free!
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#LeadFree: Child’s Camelbak Water Bottle
CamelBak Green Dinosaur Bottle: Lead Free.
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