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Inflatable swimming pool "Crystal swimming pool" Sainteve — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1505/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 9.5% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). There is a risk that phthalates may come into contact with the child’s mouth and/or skin.According to the 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…
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Product
- Inflatable pink swimming pool of 60 cm diameter, printed with yellow ducks, for children over three years. There is warning on the label due to the presence of small parts. 3 swimming pools are available in the same packaging (cardboard box).
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 9.5% by weight of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). There is a risk that phthalates may come into contact with the child’s mouth and/or skin.According to the 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.
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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