Summary
The goal of this study was to perform comparative analysis on the Firewipe with a developed removal method for toxic metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel, silver, zinc, and chromium). The removal efficiencies were assessed by analyzing extracts of wiped hard surface samples by ICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry) and GC-MS (gas chromatography mass spectrometry).
The testing results showed approximately complete removal of metals (close to 100%) using a hard surface sample.
FIREWIPES HARD SURFACE TESTING – HEAVY METALS / TCEP / BAP
Lead* | 99.9% |
TCEP* | 99.9% |
BAP* | 99.9% |
Arsenic | 99.9% |
Silver | 99.9% |
Cadmium | 99.9% |
Mercury | 98% |
Chromium | 97% |
Nickel | 92% |
Zinc | 75% |
Quality Statement
The work described in this report was conducted in compliance with the principles of current Good Manufacturing Practice.