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NITON LLC Introduces New Advanced Lead
Untitled Document NITON LLC Introduces New Advanced Lead Paint Analyzer NITONs new XLp 300 Series Lead Analyzer represents the first all-new breakthroughs in lead analysis in more than 10 years Billerica, MA NITON LLC, internationally recognized as the worldwide leader in portable Xray Fluorescence (XRF) technology, is ...
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Next generation consequence modelling launched by DNV Software
DNV Software is launching a new version of the world’s leading consequence analysis software tool for the process industries, Phast 7. Following the tradition of over thirty years of continuous development and innovation, this latest version introduces an array of new features for managing risk. The management of risks from major accident hazard facilities has historically focused on safe ...
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Lead Poisoning Risks in Contaminated Soil
A recent USA Today investigation revealed contaminated soil around hundreds of old lead factory sites. At a hearing on Thursday, a US senator questioned federal environmental health officials about what is being done to reduce lead poisoning risks. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning, and they can be exposed to lead from a variety of sources–although lead-based paint is ...
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Thermo Electron Adds NITON XLi 300 Lead Paint Analyzer to its Award Winning Family
Untitled Document Billerica, MA –Thermo Electron Corporation, introduces the newest member of its awardwinning NITON family of X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzers: the NITON XLi 300. At just 1.7 pounds, this “phaser grip” ergonometric option in portable lead analyzers brings laboratory precision into the field. Building on the success of the company’s award winning XL-300 ...
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Conducting Wipe Sampling After Lead Abatement
Permanently removing all traces of lead-based paint hazards is a crucial element in the rehabilitation of older buildings, particularly those built prior to 1970. Lead-based paint abatement techniques will be aided by two new ASTM International standards that focus on composite wipe sample preparation for analysis following lead abatement activities in buildings. The new standards are E2913, ...
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Environmental Software Embraced by Accredited RRP Lead Training Professionals
On Thursday of this week new federal rules dealing with lead poisoning go into effect. Thousands of environmental contractors, professionals, painters and others who deal with properties across the country are being affected. Now, when performing renovations, repairs and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built before 1978, contractors ...
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Analytik Jena AG: multi EA 5000 — Determination of Chlorine in Crude Oil
The fast and reliable determination of chlorine in crude oil and related matrices is important for refineries. The chlorine content in crude oil and its fractions is the main reason of corrosion, which causes considerable damage to pipelines and tanks and leads to catalyst poisoning. Monitoring methods based on combustion followed by coulometric titration have a great tendency to incomplete ...
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Florida Lead Testing Laboratory Provides FREE Lead In Homes Poster for Renovators, Contractors and Painters
EMSL Analytical offers lead testing solutions to environmental professionals, the general public and property owners and managers to comply with the EPA’s RRP lead requirements. Orlando, FL – October 17, 2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that, “Childhood lead poisoning remains a major environmental health problem in the U.S" Lead based paints are one ...
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Recognized by Nation’s Premier Lead Testing Laboratory
EMSL Analytical offers lead testing solutions to property owners and environmental professional to help prevent lead poisoning. In April 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its Lead Renovation Repair and Painting Rule to reduce contamination associated with the removal of lead-based paint chips and dust generated when homes are remodeled. The rule requires training and ...
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New York City Lead Testing Laboratory Helps Contractors with Laboratory Testing for EPA RRP Regulation
EMSL Analytical offers lead testing solutions to environmental professionals, the general public and property owners and managers to comply with the EPA’s RRP lead requirements. New York, NY - October 17, 2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that, “Childhood lead poisoning remains a major environmental health problem in the U.S" Lead based paints are one of the ...
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California Lead Testing Laboratory Aids Renovators with Laboratory Testing for EPA RRP Regulation
EMSL Analytical offers lead testing solutions to environmental professionals, the general public and property owners and managers to comply with the EPA’s RRP lead requirements. San Leandro, CA - October 17, 2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that, “Childhood lead poisoning remains a major environmental health problem in the U.S" Lead based paints ...
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Lead in Children’s Toys Still a Concern for Parents
In September, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced multiple product recalls involving children’s toys and concerns over lead. One recall involved thousands of Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistols that were sold at Halloween and specialty stores between April of 2008 and May of this year.�� The surface paints used on the toy pistols were found to contain excessive ...
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Leading Lead Laboratory Helps Building Owners with New EPA Lead Regulations
EMSL Analytical offers lead testing solutions to environmental professionals, the general public and property owners and managers to comply with the EPA’s RRP lead requirements. Cinnaminson, NJ, October 6th, 2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that, “Childhood lead poisoning remains a major environmental health problem in the U.S." Lead based paints are one of ...
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Testing Laboratory Provides FREE Lead Sampling Wipes for Renovators, Contractors and Painters
EMSL Analytical offers lead testing solutions to environmental professionals, the general public and property owners and managers to comply with the EPA’s RRP lead requirements. EMSL provides FREE Lead sampling wipes to clients wishing to send samples for lead testing. Cinnaminson, NJ – October 17, 2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that, “Childhood ...
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Indiana Testing Laboratory Provides Free Lead Sampling Wipes to Renovators, Contractors and Painters affected by EPA RRP Regulation
EMSL Analytical offers lead testing solutions to environmental professionals, the general public and property owners and managers to comply with the EPA’s RRP lead requirements. Indianapolis, IN – October 17, 2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that, “Childhood lead poisoning remains a major environmental health problem in the U.S" Lead based paints are ...
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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Chemical Safety Improvement Act
On November 13, 2013, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy held a hearing on the Chemical Safety Improvement Act (S. 1009) (CSIA), which was introduced in May 2013 by the late Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Senator David Vitter (R-LA). Earlier this year, the House Subcommittee held hearings to provide an overview of Title I of the Toxic Substances ...
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Women’s Handbags may Contain Dangerous Levels of Lead
Earlier this year, ABC News reported that several big chain retailers have agreed to limits of lead found in handbags and wallets. The agreement came about after the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) had tested these products for lead from 100 of the nation’s top retailers. The handbags and wallets were tested for total lead content and lead that came off the product from a wipe test. ...
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California Business Owners File Suit against Commercial Property Owners
Earlier this month, it was reported in the Marin Independent Journal that former business owners of a video store have filed a lawsuit against their past landlords in Fairfax, California. The suit alleges that the property owners knew of improperly disposed of perchloroethylene at the shopping center by another tenant that operated a dry cleaning business, but did not inform the video store ...
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Asbestos Siding on Homes May Expose People to Dangerous Asbestos Fibers
Many homes built between the 1930s and the 1970s were constructed using asbestos siding and shingles on the exterior of the property. Due to the material’s strength, durability and fire resistant properties it was a popular ingredient in both manmade shingles and siding products. Over time, these materials can become damaged and begin to degrade. When this occurs, cancer causing asbestos ...
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EPA to Meet with Residents of the Edisto Court Neighborhood
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be participating in a meeting to provide an update regarding its removal assessment to residents of the Edisto Court neighborhood. Representatives from the S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control will also be present at the meeting hosted by Councilman Moe Baddourah and Edisto Court Neighborhood Association President Bessie Watson. ...
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