Laboratory Evaluating Screening Methods For Presence of Lead-Based Paint
Chemir Analytical Services has completed a pilot study to evaluate analytical methods to screen Chinese made toys. The objective was to evaluate EDXA as a suitable qualitative method for screening paint samples for the presence of Lead. Each paint sample was analyzed using ICP/OES as a quantitative method to determine levels of lead and assist in evaluation of EDXA as a fast screening method. Chinese-made toys with painted surfaces were purchased by Chemir employees from several local retail stores for internal testing.
The results of the study were reported by FOX 2 News, St. Louis. Chemir scientists discovered no Lead present in 21 of 22 samples tested. One sample did exhibit minimal levels of Lead (~13 ppm), which falls well below the limit specified by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of 200 ppm.
About Chemir Analytical Services
Chemir Analytical Services solves challenging manufacturing and industrial problems involving chemical analysis and material testing. Since 1959 this independent laboratory has solved thousands of issues involving material analysis, contaminant and impurity identification, deformulation (reverse engineering), formulation, product failure analysis, stability testing, analytical method development, patent, intellectual property, and other legal challenges for over 6000 clients. Many of Chemir's clients are Fortune 500 companies. The scientific staff of 25, including 10 Ph.D. level chemists, uses state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and expert interpretations to assist such industries as polymers, plastics, packaging, paints and coatings, food and beverage, home, health and beauty, consumer products, specialty chemicals, semiconductor and high-tech materials and more. For more information, visit www.chemir.com.
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Contact:
Shri Thanedar, Ph.D.
CEO, Chemir Analytical Services
2672 Metro Blvd.
Maryland Heights MO 63043
800-659-7659
www.chemir.com
info@chemir.com