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Toy carnival mask "Spiderman" (THE PRODUCT MAY BE Clown Republic — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0595/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 49.6% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 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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Product
Toy carnival mask "Spiderman" (THE PRODUCT MAY BE — Clown Republic
- Brand
- Clown Republic
- Name / model
- Code: 80933,
- Batch number(s)
- 5203359809330
- Category
- Toys
- Red carnival mask with black stripes, depicting Spiderman’s mask. The front part is made of hard plastic and the back is made of synthetic textile. The product is sold unpacked, with a red label attached. The label has information about the importer, the brand and the barcode.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 49.6% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 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.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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