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Heavy metals found in consumer products, based on 8000 test results using XRF Analyzers.
Test results of 8000 tests performed over the past two years using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzers on consumer products find a variety of heavy metals present in the consumer products. This list of potential heavy metals includes lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury. The data collected includes information on what type of product it is, if the product is new or used, what surface coating or substrate is present, and how the product is utilized, name, photography and spectrum.
All XRF inspection were performed during in-home inspections by concerned moms and dads who wanted to know what their children are playing with, what they are eating off of and what they are wearing. Retailers, manufacturers and importers also had their products tested to comply with regulations within the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
Some basic findings from the 8000 test results include:
1. Total lead content over 300 parts per million (PPM) which is the current federal regulation for children’s products, in 6.81% of all tests.
2. Cadmium content over 40 PPM (a level that was part of the Washington State Children’s Safe Products Act) was found in 3.64% of all tests.
3. In general, used products versus new products were found to contain higher quantities of lead (10.15% v. 4.42%) and children’s products were found to have below average levels of total lead content (4.05% over 300 PPM).
4. However 16.27% of mouthable products (products that children put in their mouths) were found to contain lead in excess of 300 PPM.
5. Of all defined substrates: Ceramics were found to contain lead and cadmium most often. 31.02% of tests on ceramics were found with lead in excess of 300 PPM and 12.03% with cadmium above 40 PPM.
It appears that the products we cook with, eat off of, drink out of and wear have more metals than the average toy. Although toys have a more direct relationship to children, children can still be exposed to potentially harmful metals in everyday consumer products found around the home, especially in the kitchen.
Knowledge is the key, know what is in your environment and mitigate potential harm.
(Data is available to anyone interested)
Essco Safety Check is a leader in mobile X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing services, we specialize in helping people and businesses know what is in their environment. We utilize laboratory-grade, handheld, XRF Analyzers to detect the presence of a variety of heavy metals within your home or business, consumer products, housing, metals, soils, plastics and other materials.
Our goal is to provide quality elemental information, fast and efficiently, all while being cost effective. With this knowledge, people and businesses can make educated decisions as to what they are exposed to or acquire information about the products they are selling.
Environmental Services & Solutions Corporation – Safety Check Seth Goldberg – President
http://www.essco-safetycheck.com/
http://blog.essco-safetycheck.com/
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