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LEAD in Paint Test Kit (480310) 10 Tests, 5 Minute Result

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Model	480310
Manufacturer	ITS
Category	Hygiene / Swabs
Status	Discontinued

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LEAD in Paint Test Kit (480310) 10 Tests, 5 Minute Result

Extremely sensitive dual range test strip measures both >600 ppm (mg/L) and >5000 ppm (mg/L) in less than 5 minutes.

Safe to use on most surfaces
Works on red paint as well
Sold with 10 tests per kit; individually packaged

Instructions

Clean the test surface with a damp cloth and allow the surface to dry. Carefully remove the strip from the foil packet. Avoid touching the oval window (aperture). The strip must be used within 10 minutes once the packet has been opened.
Place the strip on e smooth, horizontal surface with the oval window (aperture) facing up. NOTE: For testing vertical surfaces, such as walls, see VERTICAL SURFACES part of the instructions below.
Dispense one (1) drop of the supplied Reagent A onto the oval window of the test pad. The test pad must be in contact with the painted surface for the test to be valid.
Wait 5 minutes, lift the strip, and match the color of the strip that appears through the aperture against the colors provided on the color chart. Complete the color matching within next one (1) minute.
If the dominant color is GREEN or GRAY. then the test failed to detect lead. If the dominant color is PINK then you have detected lead.

VERTICAL SURFACES: Hold the test strip in one hand and, with the other hand, dispense one drop of Reagent A onto the oval window (aperture) of the test strip. Place the strip onto the surface to be tested with the aperture facing outward. Be sure that the strip is in contact with the painted surface, then apply tape across the oval window (aperture) to hold the strip in place, or see Comment 2 under "For Best Results". Now, continue with steps 4 and 5 above.

COMMENT: To confirm the presence of leaded paint in underlying layers of paint, carefully use a knife, razor blade, or sharp chisel to cut through the layers of paint at an angle. Likewise cut through the layers of paint from the opposite angle. Then, run the test in the cut-out area.

NOTE: It is recommended that if lead is confirmed, that proper precautions be initialed or that you contact your local health department for recommendations.

FOR BEST RESULTS

1. Choose a smooth surface that will maximize contact with the pad on the test strip.

2. If spots or splotches make the result difficult to determine, repeat the test using the inverted cap of the reagent bottle to hold the strip in contact with the horizontal or vertical surface.