Tests the presence of ions of silver to a high degree of accuracy to detect contamination in water, the body and a wide range of materials.
While silver itself is not considered to be toxic, most of its salts are poisonous. Silver compounds can be absorbed in the circulatory system and reduced silver deposited in the various tissues of the body. A condition, known as argyria, results with a greyish pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes.
Effects of Silver:
- May cause severe corneal injury if liquid comes in contact with the eyes.
- May cause skin irritation. Repeated and prolonged contact with skin may cause allergic dermatitis.
- Inhalation hazards: exposure to high concentrations of vapours may cause dizziness, breathing difficulty, headaches or respiratory irritation. Extremely high concentrations may cause drowsiness, staggering, confusion, unconsciousness, coma or death.
- Liquid or vapour may be irritating to skin, eyes, throat, or lungs.
- May cause stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and narcosis if inhaled. Aspiration of material into lungs if swallowed or if vomiting occurs can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.
Chronic overexposure to a component or components in silver has been suggested as a cause of the following effects in humans:
- Cardiac abnormalities
- Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage.
- Repeated breathing or skin contact of methyl ethyl ketone may increase the potency of neurotoxins such as hexane if exposures occur at the same time.
Suitable for: urine, water; to test the substances which are not in solution, preparation can be made to convert them into solution for testing, this includes dust, dirt, paint, rice, milk, food, dishes, glasses
This test kit is a non-invasive urine testing kit. It is also suitable to test any other reasonably clear solutions where appropriate to do so. It is simple to use at home with full instructions given. It is recommended to read the instructions first before starting the test.
The Silver Test Kit contains an easy-to-read colourchart:
Sensitivity: 0, 500, 1000, 2500, 5000, 10000 (Value 1), 0, 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 (Value 2), 0, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 (Value 3) ppm (mg/l)
Contents: Each unit contains one test, including:
- 1 Colour strip on box of the kit
- 1 Test Instruction Sheet
- 1 Large Test-tube
- 1 Indicator stick
- 1 Pipette
- 1 Litmus paper - to cut into a few pieces
- 1 vial with clear cap - Reagent 1 (contains an acid and care must be taken as it is corrosive - please avoid contact with skin or eyes)
Storage: This test kit should be stored in a dry, cool place , ideally 12°C to 20°C.
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Heavy metals can be implicated in a range of acute and chronic conditions. Other individual tests available include aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chlorine, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, silver, tin, heavy metals. Please view the range on our website or contact us for further information.
Please note: that this is a screening test and can not be used to certify water as safe or unsafe for drinking. This test kit provides approximate results ONLY when used in strict accordance with instructions. SimplexHealth expressly disclaims any liability resulting from the use of this product, failure to follow instructions, or reliance of test results. Please keep out of reach of children and pets. Wash hands before and after use. The contents of the kit should not come in contact with food or consumables. Once the test has been completed, dispose of it responsibly.
