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Plastic figure “Donkey Kong figure” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/0125/19
Summary
The plastic material of the figure contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.6 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It also contains Cadmium (measured value: 0.012% by weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed or inhaled and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Plastic figure
- Name / model
- Donkey Kong figure
- Category
- Toys
- Donkey Kong plastic figure. The product was sold online (in particular via Wish).
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the figure contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 9.6 % by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It also contains Cadmium (measured value: 0.012% by weight). Cadmium causes damage to organs if swallowed or inhaled and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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