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Plastic ball “Uppblåsbar strandboll” — risk: chemical, environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02640/24
Summary
The pink plastic material of the ball has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to: 14%, 2% and 0.4% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at…
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Product
Plastic ball
- Name / model
- Uppblåsbar strandboll · GU01404
- Category
- Toys
- A set of three beach balls made of pink and transparent PVC plastic with glitter inside. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The pink plastic material of the ball has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values up to: 14%, 2% and 0.4% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 22/08/2024
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