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Standard Test Method for Lead and Cadmium Extracted from the Lip and Rim Area of Glass Tumblers Externally Decorated with Ceramic Glass Enamels
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of lead and cadmium extracted by acetic acid from the lip and rim area of glassware used for drinking and which is exteriorly decorated with ceramic glass enamels. The procedure of extraction may be expected to accelerate the release of lead and cadmium from the decorated area and to serve, therefore, as a severe test that is unlikely to be matched under the actual conditions of usage of such glassware. This test method is specific for lead and cadmium.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Significance and Use
5.1 The heavy metals, lead and cadmium, are known to cause serious health effects in man if consumed in excess. It is, therefore, important to measure the amount that may be extracted from an area of the glass drinking vessel in contact with the lip. Even though the amount of lead and cadmium extracted by this test method is in no way representative of the amount of the metals extracted by actual lip contact, the relative magnitude of metals extracted from one test specimen in relation to another test specimen provides an effective tool for discrimination.
Keywords
atomic absorption; cadmium; ceramic glass enamels; glaze; heavy metals; lead; ICS Number Code 67.250 (Materials and articles in contact with foodstuff and water); 97.040.60 (Cookware, cutlery and flatware)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
15.02 (Glass; Ceramic Whitewares)
To find similar documents by classification:
97.040.60 (Cookware, cutlery and flatware Including table cutlery and table ware)
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Document Number
ASTM-C927-80(2014)
Revision Level
1980 R14 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
May 15, 2014
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
C14.10