Name: Heavy Metals Test 5-in-1 (Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Copper, Cobalt)
SKU: B00014
Price: 3.60 EUR
Availability: InStock

Description

The ChemSafe Heavy Metals Test 5-in-1 is a colorimetric test for the initial detection of cadmium, mercury, lead, copper and cobalt in a sample. The test shows presence, but it does not tell you the amount or the exact concentration of the metal. The result is indicative and is not a laboratory confirmation of what the sample contains.

The Heavy Metals Test 5-in-1 contains a two-part colorimetric reagent, a micropipette, a tube for the reaction and an instruction leaflet.

The test can be used on, among others:

water and other liquid samples,
powders
food, once the sample has been prepared,
herbs and supplements,
biological samples, saliva and first morning urine
soils and sediments
paints

Solid samples need to be prepared before testing, as described in the instructions.

How to use the heavy metals test?

1. Prepare the reagent

Tip the contents of the small tube of dry reagent into the larger tube with the liquid reagent. Close the tube and shake it for about 10 seconds.

2. Add the sample

Add 4 ml of a liquid sample, or of the solution you prepared from a solid sample and water.

With solid samples, remove any undissolved particles before you add the solution to the reagent.

Close the tube and shake it for about 5 seconds.

3. Watch the reaction

Watch the colour change for 2 minutes.

It helps to photograph the colour right after the reaction starts and again while it develops.

4. Compare the result

Compare the colour you get with the scale in the instructions.

Do not interpret colour changes that appear after 2 minutes, unless the instructions say otherwise.

Watch how to use the heavy metals test

Questions?

What can the Heavy Metals Test 5-in-1 check?

Only liquid samples can be tested. To test a solid, mix it with 4 ml of bottled water and filter the solids out.
You can test herbs, powders, water and other liquids (including breast milk, saliva and first morning urine), food, kitchen utensils and other objects, including toys and paints.
If you are testing food, blend it and squeeze out the juices. For fish, heat the raw sample in a microwave for 20 seconds to collect the juices.
The pH of the sample should be close to 5.0; strongly acidic or alkaline substances cannot be tested. The test works best at 5 PPM of a heavy metal or more, but it can detect as little as 1 PPM.
How do I read the results?
Expected results of the Heavy Metals Test 5-in-1:
Mercury: magenta
Cadmium: pale orange
Cobalt: violet
Lead: orange
Copper: olive brown
Negative (no heavy metals): dark green
The chart shows the colour reached in the first 2 minutes. Results can vary slightly depending on the sample. An unclear result can mean a mixture of heavy metals. With no heavy metals present, the reagent stays dark green and only slowly turns brown and then yellow over about 1 hour.
Safety information
The reagents contain hazardous substances and need to be handled with care.
wear gloves and safety glasses,
run the test in a well ventilated place,
keep the reagent away from skin, eyes and mouth,
store out of reach of children and animals,
if it touches skin or clothing, rinse with plenty of soap and water.
Dispose of unwanted reagent under running water and air the room.
Storage

The tightly sealed plastic packaging protects the reagent from light and moisture, which gives a shelf life of at least 2 years from purchase.
Store in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sunlight.
Reagents can degrade over time, especially after contact with air or if stored badly. Use the test before the expiry date printed on the packaging.

Additional information

Ilość	1 pc., 5 pcs.

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