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Clown mask Giftway — risk: burns, chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0303/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns because the distance between the upper edge of the burnt area and the place where the flame was applied is too big. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-2. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.4% by mass of plasticised material of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). According to REACH Regulation…
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Product
- Moulded toy mask of a clown’s face made from polychrome plastic.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns because the distance between the upper edge of the burnt area and the place where the flame was applied is too big. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-2. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.4% by mass of plasticised material of bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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