Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I have some ironware passed down by family and am confident in its safety. However, in the course of buying and selling cast iron through our antique store over the years I wondered "how much lead was melted in that bean pot or skillet for that matter?" Even if it were burned clean in a fire.....how do you know when the leads out? Is there a simple test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Some public health departments will do lead tests on dishes and cookware. I would check with them. I know of no quick test that could be done at home. edit: I was wrong! I did a search for lead test and found 3-M makes lead testing swabs. Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Try finding this test. 3m Lead check --- Instant Lead Test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon... they're pretty common. Been buying 'em for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Gray, #36839 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Good to know. Will it work on glass? I have my Grandpa's old glass flask. He kept some lead shot in it for years. I've washed it a lot, but would like to know for sure that it's lead free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, Zeb Gray, #36839 said: Good to know. Will it work on glass? I have my Grandpa's old glass flask. He kept some lead shot in it for years. I've washed it a lot, but would like to know for sure that it's lead free. Oughtta work - even works on lead crystal. From OSHA's site: [ https://www.osha.gov/lead/lead-test The lead detector kits are designed to offer a simple and immediate estimation as to whether or not the lead in paint or other solid materials is at a hazardous level and whether abatement measures are needed. According to the manufacturers, in addition to paint, other materials such as dust, soil, ceramics, lead crystal, solder, foil, pewter, and other metals can be examined for lead. The kits are easy to use. No analytical laboratory time is required. The kits are inexpensive. The pink color obtained upon reaction of lead with the kit reagents is very distinct. The tests appear to be specific for lead when a pink color is obtained. They do not give a positive reaction with several metals used in lead-free solders. The chemicals used are stated to be nontoxic; however, the usual precautions in handling any chemicals should be followed. Note: Each kit is provided with test papers that contain lead to assure effectiveness in testing. Care should be used in handling these test media. The kits are not recommended for users who are color-blind in the red/pink region of the color spectrum. The kits are not designed to detect lead in water. Possible interferences include barium, calcium sulfate in plaster, chromate in lead and zinc chromate, and red paint pigments. See Section 2. below. The kits give only a positive/negative response. For a more thorough lead determination, the samples must be sent to a certified laboratory, or another more expensive field procedure used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon... they're pretty common. Been buying 'em for years. Yep…he’s been trying to get the lead out for years…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Cliff Hanger #3720LR said: Try finding this test. 3m Lead check --- Instant Lead Test. Quick test for us shooters and handloaders.....just lick one of these puppies and see if it turns red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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