What lead test kits are recognized by EPA?
Answer: EPA recognizes three lead test kits for use in complying with the negative response criterion of the RRP rule. They are the Luxfer Magtech LeadCheckTM kit (for use on ferrous metal, plaster, drywall and wood), the State of Massachusetts kit (for use on drywall, plaster), and the D-Lead® kit (for use on wood, drywall, plaster, and ferrous metal). If a substrate material is not listed above (such as stucco, or non-ferrous metals) then the EPA-recognized lead test kits cannot be used on that substrate to comply with the testing requirements of the RRP rule.
Note: 3M sold the formulation and trademarks related to the 3M™ LeadCheck™ test kits to Luxfer Magtech. EPA recognizes the LeadCheck™ test kit made and distributed by Luxfer Magtech. More information about EPA recognized lead test kits is available at https://www.epa.gov/lead/lead-test-kits.
Question Number: 23002-23255
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