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 ...
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Precision Metals brass rod for “School Projects,” Made in USA: Lead-free! (But with 194 ppm Arsenic!)
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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“Create With Metal” Quality Metal Brass Sheets, Made in USA: Lead-free! 69% Copper + 31% Zinc
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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Tiny Brass “Handcast” Tibetan Meditation Bowl: 56,400 ppm Lead (this is a very typical amount of Lead for yellow brass!)
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 Lead-poisoned in 2005). ...
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My Grandmother’s WWII Era Brass Chanukah Menorah: 30,900 ppm Lead [90 ppm and up is unsafe for items children play with.]
This is a vintage brass Chanukah menorah that belonged to my grandparents. They were married in 1940 and I believe this menorah is from around that time as I had two that were exactly the same and I am pretty sure that my great grandmother gave one to each of her children when they were married. ...
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#AskTamara: Q. Could A Vintage Leaded Brass Mouthpiece Cause Kidney Failure In A Trumpet Player? A. Maybe
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Question: Could a vintage leaded brass mouthpiece cause (or contribute to) kidney failure in a professional trumpet player?
Answer: Maybe.
The vintage (c. 1980s or earlier) trumpet mouthpiece shown here tested positive for a relatively high level of lead for leaded brass ...
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Brass Walmart hose nozzle (2017): 39,500 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe & illegal in items intended for use by kids.
Hose nozzle: 39,500 ppm lead.
New on the shelf at Walmart in August of 2017
Tested with an XRF instrument.
All yellow brass hose and gardening components I have tested have been very high lead like this one (and many also have contaminants like mercury and arsenic.)
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“Made in India” Stainless Lunch Box With Leaded Brass Accents: 22,500 ppm Lead (90 ppm is unsafe for kids)
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama 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 four sons ...
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#Leaded: Wooden “Made In India” Box with Leaded Brass Decorative Components
"Made in India" wooden box.
Brass Components: 13,000 ppm lead, tested with an XRF instrument. ...
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#Leaded: Bicycle Building Tools, P & K Lie Wheel Truing Stand, Leaded Brass
Originally Published: April 28, 2018
In September of 2015 my husband got a BRAND NEW made in Germany "P & K Lie" truing stand to make bicycle wheels (a very important tool for his business, his bicycle and bicycle trailer building and design work.)
And then we tested it for ...
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#Leaded: 2017 Moscow Mule Copper Mug With Leaded Brass Handle
Moscow Mule Mug: As high as 43,400 +/- 1,600 ppm lead in the brass handle.
Solid lead attachment solder points for the handle too!
Tested positive for lead with an XRF instrument and a LeadCheck swab!
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Toy Brass Cymbal with Wooden Handle: 274 ppm Lead. [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids]
Child's mini brass cymbal - with wooden handle: 274 ppm Lead.
Modern toys are regulated and required to be under 90 ppm lead in the paint or coating when tested with an XRF instrument (90 ppm in the coating or 100 ppm in the substrate). Year of manufacture and maker of this toy are ...
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Brass Hammer Multi-Tool (often marketed to women or used as a toy): 40,600 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe for kids.]
When tested with an XRF instrument this small brass hammer / nested screw-driver multi-tool had the following reading:
Lead (Pb): 40,600 ppm lead.
The amount of Lead that is considered unsafe in an item intended for use by children is 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint or coating and 100 ppm ...
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A New Trend In Stupidity: : Expensive Fancy Cookware with Leaded Brass Handles Is All The Rage In Kitchen “Fashion”
Words companies are currently using to describe their contemporary cookware that incorporates last-century high-lead-content brass decorative elements
(these are screenshots from their websites:)
Originally Published April 27, 2018
Updated: December 31, ...
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