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Colouring pencils Top Action “Regenbogenstifte-Set [rainbow pencils set]” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1558/12
Summary
null The pencils pose a chemical risk because they are coated in a plastic film which contains 0.26-4.57% by weight of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Product
Colouring pencils — Top Action
- Brand
- Top Action
- Name / model
- Regenbogenstifte-Set [rainbow pencils set] · Item No. 82049832 and 40141384
- Batch number(s)
- 4010351009832 and 4010351018384
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden colouring pencils covered in a painted film with a pattern of swirling colours.
What is the risk?
- null The pencils pose a chemical risk because they are coated in a plastic film which contains 0.26-4.57% by weight of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.
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