FluoroSpec Lead Test Kit

See Lead. Instantly.

FluoroSpec uses a proprietary fluorescent chemistry to make lead glow visible to the naked eye.

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How it works

Three steps. About 30 seconds.

01
Apply the reagent

Spray or drip the FluoroSpec reagent onto the surface. It binds to any available lead ions in the material.

02
Shine the UV lamp

Point the included 365 nm UV flashlight at the treated spot. If any lead is present, the wavelength will excite the chemistry causing it to glow.

03
Watch for the green glow

If lead is present, the surface lights up bright green. No glow means no detectable lead.

The chemistry, simply put.

When the reagent touches lead, it forms a compound called a perovskite -- a crystal structure that absorbs UV light and re-emits it as visible green light around 530 nanometers. That's the glow you see.

Read the full chemistry breakdown →
365 nm UV Lamp UV in perovskite crystal Pb present 530 nm GREEN GLOW No lead = no crystal = no glow reagent passes through unchanged

Test any surface.

Paint Dishware Plumbing fixtures Toys Dust (use spray) Pottery Ceramics Jewelry
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What's in the kit.

Spray Kit

For dust, unknown surfaces, and wide-area screening. Covers more ground, faster.

$50
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Drip Kit

For paint, dishware, plumbing, and anything solid. Precise drop-by-drop application.

$50
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Every kit includes the 96-page Lead Framework PDF, free.

FAQ

Common questions.

Do I need any special skills?

No. The reagent comes ready to use. Apply, shine the light, read the result. Takes about 30 seconds per surface.

How accurate is it?

FluoroSpec is cleared by the EPA (TSCA LVE L-25-0206) and detects lead at concentrations relevant to household exposure. It can distinguish lead-free from lead-containing surfaces in field conditions.

Can I test food or soil?

No. The kit is designed for solid surfaces -- paint, ceramics, plumbing, toys, and dust. It is not validated for food, spices, or soil.

What if I see a faint glow?

A faint glow can indicate trace lead. When in doubt, treat the surface as lead-present and consult the Lead Framework PDF included in your kit.

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