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Bouncing ball “Hoppboll” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1941/18
Summary
The red plastic in the bouncing ball contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.215%. In addition, the plastic contains diisobutyl phthalate (measured value up to 28%). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Diisobuthyl phthalate may damage the…
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Product
Bouncing ball
- Name / model
- Hoppboll
- Batch number(s)
- 6885431442087
- Category
- Toys
- A red bouncing ball with a print and two handles.
What is the risk?
- The red plastic in the bouncing ball contains short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.215%. In addition, the plastic contains diisobutyl phthalate (measured value up to 28%). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Diisobuthyl phthalate may damage the unborn child and is suspected of damaging fertility. Also, the substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects and is very toxic to aquatic life. The product does not comply with the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation) and with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/09/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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