Analytical methods for the detection of toxic elements in dry paint matrices -- a literature survey

Abstract

This report is a summary description of the chemical procedures currently available for the analysis of selected toxic elements in dried paint. The elements included in this report are lead, mercury, cadmium, antimony, arsenic, and selenium. The literature search upon which this report is based was directed primarily toward references pertaining to the analysis of dried paint. A bibliography of 57 references to wet chemical analysis, colorimetry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, electrochemistry, neutron activation analysis, and x-ray emission analysis is presented.

Pilot demonstration of lead based paint hazard elimination methods :

“…Back screened porch, enclosed second floor porch and basement area way of pilot demonstration dwelling unit before removal of paint. The specific surface areas that were deleaded are listed in table 1. The lead content present in each original painted surface was recorded in milligrams per square centimeter (mg/cm^) as measured with a portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrument [3,4].…”