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Toy crossbow set "Special Forces" Combat Force — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0722/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material of the suction cups contains 5.3 % by weight of DEHP, 7.98 % by weight of DBP and 5.14 % by weight of DINP.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 in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
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Product
Toy crossbow set "Special Forces" — Combat Force
- Brand
- Combat Force
- Name / model
- 0388
- Category
- Toys
- Children’s plastic set comprising a pistol/crossbow, 4 projectiles with transparent orange suction cups, a black grenade, a black watch with red face and grey handcuffs, packed in a blister with a green cardboard base.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material of the suction cups contains 5.3 % by weight of DEHP, 7.98 % by weight of DBP and 5.14 % by weight of DINP.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 in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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