laboratory heavy metals News
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Newly published ASTM F963-16 allows use of HDXRF testing of heavy metals in toys
The ASTM F15.22 Toy Safety Committee has just published revisions to its U.S. Toy Safety Standard, F963-16, covering the safety of all toys sold in the United States. Integral among the new changes is a provision allowing for the use of High-Definition X-Ray Fluorescence, or HDXRF, to measure the presence of toxic heavy metals in toys. Compared to traditional wet chemistry testing, HDXRF is much ...
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Blantyre Water Board , Malawi
Blantyre water board are responsible for the quality of potable and waste water in the Blantyre city area. They compliment the other water boards in Malawi , which includes the Lilongwe water board, central water board, northern and southern water boards . Neil Durham the British CEO of Wagtech and Trace2o witnessed first-hand , the fact that Blantyre central laboratory was unable to test for ...
By Trace2o Ltd.
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A board mill recycles its wastewater using a single coagulant
Our client, an important board mill, generates between 100 and 200 litres of industrial water per day, following the rinsing and daily cleaning of its production tools. These waters, maintained at room temperature, are loaded with glue, varnish, ink and heavy metals. The plant has been equipped with a NISKAE SW100 treatment station to recycle its wastewater. To determine the formula necessary ...
By Niskae Inc
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Lead Paint Standard Violated in Children’s Apparel
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary recall of select Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets sold exclusively at Target. The surface coating on the product’s zipper contains an amount of lead paint that exceeds the federal standard. The contaminated product is a two-piece set that includes a fleece hoodie and a t-shirt and is sold in three styles with ...
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Performance, Accuracy of ED-XRF Spectrometry for the Onsite Elemental Analysis of Soil and Sewage Sludge Is Detailed in New Application Brief
The performance and accuracy of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) spectrometry performing elemental analysis in the field on soil and sewage sludge samples are detailed in a new application brief — available to download at http://goo.gl/W6xEnY. Evaluating how to address a contaminated environmental site requires both a precise identification of the contaminating elements and a ...
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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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New Commission research facility will contribute to reliable measurements and testing throughout Europe
Better healthcare, safer food and environmental protection are just some of the ways in which accurate measurements enhance our quality of life. On 23 November, a new scientific facility to develop measurement standards in challenging areas such as life sciences will be inaugurated at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in Geel, Belgium. The European Commissioner for Research, ...
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New Commission research facility will contribute to reliable measurements and testing throughout Europe
Better healthcare, safer food and environmental protection are just some of the ways in which accurate measurements enhance our quality of life. On 23 November, a new scientific facility to develop measurement standards in challenging areas such as life sciences will be inaugurated at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in Geel, Belgium. The European Commissioner for Research, ...
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