Quality & Testing
Third-Party Lab Tested. Verified Safe.
At Vital Piercing, we don't just say our jewelry is implant-grade — we prove it. Our titanium jewelry has been independently tested by Metallurgical Engineering Services, Inc., a registered engineering firm, and verified to meet the chemical composition requirements for ASTM F-136 (Ti-6Al-4V ELI, Grade 23) — the gold standard for implant-grade titanium.
What Was Tested
Random samples from our titanium jewelry inventory were sent to an independent metallurgical lab for full chemical composition analysis. The lab tested for aluminum, vanadium, titanium, carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen content — all critical elements that determine whether titanium is truly implant-grade.
The Results
Our jewelry passed all chemical composition requirements for UNS R56407 / ASTM F-136, confirming it is genuine implant-grade titanium. This means:
✓ Safe for long-term contact with skin and tissue
✓ Nickel-free and hypoallergenic
✓ Meets the same standard used in medical implants
✓ Verified by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
What is ASTM F-136?
ASTM F-136 is the international standard for titanium alloy used in surgical implants. It specifies the exact chemical composition required for Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) titanium — the safest grade of titanium for body contact. UNS R56407 is the same specification referenced by a different numbering system.
View Our Lab Report
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Why This Matters
Most online jewelry stores claim to sell "implant-grade titanium" with zero proof. Anyone can put those words in a product listing. We back it up with independent lab verification — because your safety isn't something we take lightly.
A Note on Sensitivities
Implant-grade titanium (ASTM F-136) is the safest body jewelry material available and the standard recommended by professional piercers worldwide. It is nickel-free, hypoallergenic, and biocompatible — the same grade used in surgical implants. The vast majority of people with metal sensitivities, including those who react to surgical steel or gold, tolerate implant-grade titanium without any issues.
That said, no material is completely reaction-free for every person. A very small number of people have a rare sensitivity to titanium itself. If you experience persistent redness, swelling, or irritation that doesn't improve after the initial healing period and with proper aftercare, we recommend consulting your piercer or a dermatologist. In rare cases, a different material such as implant-grade niobium or solid 14K gold may be a better fit for your body chemistry.