Test Kit: Lead Dust in Residential Air

LCS Laboratory is proud to offer an air sampling kit specifically designed to detect lead dust in residential air. Specializing in professional air monitoring and laboratory services, we created this kit as a DIY air sampling solution for the general public, ensuring accurate and reliable results.

What’s Included in the Kit

Your lead dust sampling kit includes:

One air sampling pump
Several air sampling cassettes
Instruction
Sampling request form

Our testing procedure adheres to the rigorous standards outlined by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, USA) Method #7301. This enables the detection of lead concentrations as low as 0.1 μg/m³, ensuring exceptional sensitivity. To achieve the best results, we recommend conducting a four-hour sampling session. The process is straightforward, requires no prior training, and comes with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions included in your kit.

As this is a professional-grade kit, all air dust samples must be sent back to our laboratory for lead analysis and reporting.

The First and Only Residential Air Testing Service in Canada and the U.S.

LCS Laboratory is proud to be the first and only company in Canada and the United States to offer this service to homeowners. By providing a reliable and accessible method to test for lead dust in residential air, we help ensure a safer living environment for you and your family.

Why Test for Lead Dust?

Lead, once commonly used in household items, continues to pose significant risks due to its persistence in the environment. Alarmingly high levels of lead contamination can still be found in many homes, posing serious health risks.

How Does Lead Poisoning Occur?

Ingestion: Consuming contaminated food, water, or supplements of questionable origin is a primary route of exposure.
Inhalation: Breathing in lead dust, especially during renovation projects or while working in a hobby shop or garage, is another major risk.

The leading source of lead dust in residential settings is old paint. Some samples of paint from older homes can contain up to 30% lead. Another significant source of lead fumes is plumbing solder; brazing and soldering in enclosed spaces can release high concentrations of lead into the air.

Reference Levels for Lead in Air

To better understand the risks, here are several recognized reference levels:

50 μg/m³ – Industrial Exposure Limit (Reg. 490/09: DESIGNATED SUBSTANCES, Ontario, Canada, 2013)
0.50 μg/m³ – Ambient Air Quality Criteria (Ontario, 2012)
0.15 μg/m³ – Environmental Clean Air Standard (NAAQS Table, US EPA, 2016)

Take Action

Protecting your home from lead contamination starts with accurate testing. With our easy-to-use air sampling kit, you can gain peace of mind knowing your living environment is safe for your family.

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