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Colouring pencils Slammer “Gelpens Glitter” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0570/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic grip on the pens contains up to 24 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). In addition, the plastic also contains up to 3.4 % by weight of di-"isobutyl" phthalate (DIBP).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys…
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Product
- Six gel pens in various colours with plastic grip in soft plastic (PVC).
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic grip on the pens contains up to 24 % by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). In addition, the plastic also contains up to 3.4 % by weight of di-"isobutyl" phthalate (DIBP).According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/03/2012
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