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Description This laboratory test is ideal to test the amount of lead in paint. The use of lead in paint was banned in the UK in 1992, due to its toxicity. Lead was originally used in paint to accelerate drying, increase durability and maintain a fresh appearance. Currently the recommended international safety limit for lead in paint is 0.06% (recommended UK limit: 0.01%). In older buildings lead might still be present if painted prior to the ban and the amount of lead might be as high as 35%. Each test checks one sample of paint, up to 1g (gram). Arranging a laboratory test is very easy and our service includes everything required to carry out the analysis. Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a sample bag, instructions and pre-paid return packaging. Laboratory results in 5 easy steps by an EU based laboratory Includes everything required to carry out the test Simply take some paint flakes of the area to be tested and post it to the laboratory for analysis Results available in approx. 10-12 working days after receipt of sample Bulk buy discounts available – applicable for samples returned together Ideal for domestic and industrial paint Suitable for: Dried Paint flakes The kit for laboratory analysis contains: Clear step-by-step instructions on how to collect the sample, Sample bag to take a sample of approx. 1g, Pre-paid return packaging, Analysis by an EU based laboratory. Each order is shipped with 1x pre-paid return packaging; if you are planning on taking samples at different times/places and returning them separately, then please place separate orders. Minimum Detection Level: 1 mg/kg Results: The test measures lead in mg/kg (milligram/kilogram) To convert: – mg/kg to %, the result is divided by 10,000 (ie. 23000mg/kg = 2.3%), – mg/kg to ppm, the result is the same, so 1mg/kg = ppm. The report will provide the amount of lead measured in each sample in mg/kg, but it will not provide an interpretation of the test result. We recommend discussing the results with an expert in lead paint surveys, building contractors, architect etc to discuss what steps are necessary and what precautions should be taken. Results will be sent per Email to the Email address used in the order. Please contact us for bulk orders and if you would like to set up regular testing. We can provide you with a customised quote. Please note: We require a full sample to be able to perform the tests. Refunds will not be offered where minimum volume of the sample requirements are not met. If you are planning to have more than 1 sample analysed, then all samples need to be taken and shipped to us for analysis at the same time. If you are planning on taking the samples at different times and/or places, then please place separate orders so that we can supply the correct amount of packaging & pre-paid postage labels. Do not mix more than one sample per bag; please ensure one sample bag is used per sample outlet. This service is only available for UK customers. If you are looking to place an order from another country, please do contact us. Failure to comply with the requirements for sample collection might result in a failed analysis of your sample. We can not refund orders where instructions have not been followed. MPN: LeadP-LAB-4