Small New (2018) Brass Bell: 35,200 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids, yet I often see these in Montessori schools!

When this small (brand new, 2018) hand-held brass bell was tested with an XRF instrument it had the following reading:  Lead (Pb): 35,200 ppm +/- 1,000 ppm The concern I have for these small brass items is that they are often given to children to play with and, especially in the case of high-lead brass, Read More about Small New (2018) Brass Bell: 35,200 ppm Lead. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids, yet I often see these in Montessori schools!

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