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 laboratory analysis is very easy and our service includes everything required to carry out the analysis.
- Certified laboratory results in 5 easy steps
- Simply take some paint flakes of the area to be tested and post it to the laboratory for expert analysis
- Results available in approx. 10-12 working days
- Bulk buy discounts available
- Ideal for domestic and industrial paint
Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a kit, which includes clear instructions as well as a pre-paid postage label and envelope to send the sample for laboratory analysis.
Detection Level: 1-40 mg/kg
Suitable for: Dried Paint flakes
Results: The test measures lead in very small increments of 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.
The kit for laboratory analysis contains:
- Clear step-by-step instructions on how to collect the sample(s),
- Sample bags to take a sample of approx. 1 g each,
- Pre-paid return packaging,
- Analysis by an accredited laboratory.
Results will be sent per Email (to the Email address used in the order) in approx. 10-12 working days of receiving the sample.
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
- We ship orders daily Monday – Friday (except bank holidays)
- Fast & efficient shipping
- Order by 12 noon for same day dispatch
- All orders are shipped from United Kingdom (UK)
UK Shipment Options:
- FREE Super Saver (3-5 business days): £0.00
- Royal Mail 1st Class (1-2 business days): £1.99
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 (1-2 business days): £2.99
- DHL Courier (1-2 business days): £6.98
- Special Next Day (Monday to Friday): £9.98
Order by 12 noon for same day despatch. For urgent despatch after 12 noon, please call us on 01933 664746.
European Union (EU) Shipment Options:
- European International Shipping (5 – 10 Days)
- International Tracked
- DHL International Tracked
All orders to the EU are shipped including VAT so no duty or VAT to pay to customs
Please feel free to contact us for more information about international shipping before placing an order.
Rest of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and USA Shipment Options:
- International Shipping (5 – 20 Days) from £0.80 (can vary due to exchange rates)
- International orders outside the European Union and Great Britain are sent excluding VAT. Local VAT as well as potential import/duty fees are charged by local customs on point of import. Customs fees vary depending on product, however most of our products (ie water test kits) are duty free (0%). Please feel free to contact us for more information (ie HS Code) before placing an order.
Worldwide:
- We can ship worldwide – please contact us to obtain a quote for your destination
Please note:
UK Mainland Shipping Provided by:
- Free Super Saver (3-5 business days) – This is a free service using 2nd Class Royal Mail and usually arrives within 3-5 working days. In the event that no one is at home to take delivery, a card will be left for collection from your local post office or courier.
- Royal Mail 1st Class (1-2 business days) – This service uses 1st Class Royal Mail, costs a small fee and usually arrives within 1-2 working days. In the event no one is in to take delivery, a card will be left for collection from your local post office or courier.
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 (1-2 business days) – This service uses 1st Class Royal Mail tracked service, costs a small fee and usually arrives within 1-2 working days. In the event no one is in to take delivery, a card will be left for collection from your local post office or courier.
- DHL Courier (1-2 business days) – This express service is usually a next working day delivery (depending on location). Being a fully tracked service, you will need to be in to accept delivery, otherwise they will attempt delivery again the following working day or you can collect from your local depot.
- Special Next Day (Monday to Friday) – This express service by courier or Royal Mail Special Delivery, is a next working day and fully tracked service. You will need to be in to accept delivery, otherwise they will attempt delivery again the following working day or you can collect from your local depot.
- Higher value orders may be shipped using courier at no extra cost to ensure safe arrival.
- Mainland UK includes England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all BFPO addresses.
International Delivery provided by:
- Royal Mail International – Depending on the order value this is part-tracked delivery service from Royal Mail. Delivery can take up 2 weeks (depending on the destination country), however for Europe delivery times are aprox 5-7 days.
- International Courier Delivery – Depending on the order value this is a fully tracked service and can take up to 1 week (depending on the destination country).
- If the country that is receiving your order has strong regulations regarding the importation of goods including nutritional supplements, SimplexHealth cannot be held responsible for any additional fees incurred by Customs and/or Quarantine scanning. We also cannot accept responsibility for items returned by customs.
All delivery times are estimates and depend on local courier services as well as processing times through customs (where applicable).
I have not received my order what do I do?
If you have not received your goods after 14 working days, then please contact us and we will chase your delivery. The quickest way is to contact the team by email (quoting your order number and contact details) or call us on +44 (0) 1933 664746 (Monday to Friday 9am – 5.00pm). It is out of our control if delivery gets delayed due to postal strikes or natural disasters, however we will do our best to help solve any problems with lost items.
Returning an item
We want you to be happy with your purchase but understand that sometimes you may need to exchange or return an item. Follow our returns procedure if you would like to return a faulty, damaged, duplicate, incorrect or unwanted item. This can be viewed here or under Returns at the bottom of the screen.
