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Plastic inflatable toy “DOIPHIN” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1585/17
Summary
null The plastic material of the toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 19.8% by weight) and dibutyl-phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.228% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 4.7 % by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP…
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Product
Plastic inflatable toy
- Name / model
- DOIPHIN
- Category
- Toys
- Inflatable plastic toy in the shape of a "hammer". The toy is made up of a blue-coloured handle and a transparent cylinder with a dolphin print. Plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic material of the toy contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 19.8% by weight) and dibutyl-phthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0.228% by weight). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. It also contains di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 4.7 % by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP and DBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles while the phthalate DINP is prohibited in all toys and childcare articles articles which can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 12/10/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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