This drinking glass is made of an acrylic plastic that is free of BPA. It is affordable and shatter resistant, but can develop scratches over time. If placed in the dishwasher it can develop cracks, so we wash these glasses by hand. We use acrylic glasses when giving beverages to small children who might break a conventional drinking glass. We also use stainless cups for children.
How do you think it tested via XRF?
Reading on the Base:
| Element of Interest | Parts per million (ppm) | Error Range |
|---|---|---|
| None detected | ||
| Other Elements | ||
| Zinc (Zn) | 86 | +/- 3 |
The sample was tested in consumer goods TestAll mode using a Niton XL3t 700S for 60 seconds. Multiple readings for taken. Results are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Test Summary:
No lead or other elements of interest were detected via XRF. The item tested is below the federal lead restrictions for children’s products which limits products intended for use by children 12 and under to 90-100 parts per million lead. However, the item is not a new children’s product and is not subject to these regulations.
This drinking glass is a good product and we like that they are made in the USA. For families who prefer to use plastic drinking cups we have no issue using these.
We Prefer:
We like using acrylic drinking glasses in a pinch but generally prefer stainless steel and glass options. Some families avoid the use of plastic for reasons unrelated to lead, including micro plastics. Plastic can be a good option if you want an affordable cup resistant to shattering.
When possible, we recommend that all items used by children in the kitchen be lead free, with the exception of trace lead in products that are leach tested, preferably under 90 ppm lead on surface coatings, which is considered to be within legal safety limits for children’ s products.
Recommended Acrylic Glasses:
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Why we like it: The product we tested above is linked here. It is made in the United States .
Why we like it: This set looks more like a conventional glass option and it’s also made in the US by the same company.
Why we like it: Here is another lovely option with fun colors made in the USA. We do not have a lead concern for colored plastic drinking glasses, provided they are not vintage.
Disclaimer: These items have not always been personally tested by us but are likely to be lead free or low lead and/or cadmium based on our research into the materials, discussions with manufacturers, and/or testing on similar products. Or they represent better options compared to other goods in their product class. We recommend items we would use ourselves.
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