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Phthalates and Lead
At CoolInflatables.com we
are parents too, and we want all our customers to know that we are rigorous
in our product selection regarding the safety of our children and yours. As
of February 10th, laws regarding the amount and type of
Phthalates used to produce toys have changed. We are gladly abiding by these
new laws and would appreciate the opportunity to share the new regulations
surrounding the use of Phthalates in the toys we sell.
What Are Phthalates?
Phthalates are chemicals
used to soften toys, making them more pliable. Phthalates are used in
everything from nail polish to air fresheners. Raw PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
is very hard and hard to work with; phthalates are added to make the
material softer therefore increasing it’s uses. Recent studies have shown
certain Phthalate levels beyond trace amounts are not healthy for humans.
Intex Recreation has taken the initiative to produce items which comply
with The Consumer Product
Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA).
You will see markings and indicators on all 2009 Intex kids’ floats and toys
assuring you that these items do not contain any harmful phthalates.
To learn more about each of
the Phthalates:
http://www.phthalates.com/index.asp?page=7
What Are The New Rules
Regarding Phthalates?
Toys that are classified as
“Children’s Toys” are items meant to be used by children under the age of 12
when playing. All Children’s toys must not contain more than 0.1% of the
three Phthalates known as DEHP, DBP and BBP.
Toys that are classified as
“child care articles,” meant to be used by a child under the age of 3 years
old cannot contain more than 0.1% of the six Phthalates known as DEHP, DBP,
BBP, DINP, DIDP and DnOP.
How Will We Know What
Product to Buy?
CoolInflatables.com and
Intex Recreation Corp. have worked together to include a notation on all the
items that are free of certain Phthalates. Look for the logo designating an
item as 3P Free or 6P Free to ensure your item is compliant.
3P/6P Free: 3P is a designation for all children’s products that we
carry, 6P Free is a designation for products that are safe to be placed in a
child’s mouth that is under the age of 3.
3P Free:
These products contain less than 0.1% (1,000 parts per million) of the
Phthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP.
6P Free:
These products contain less than 0.1% (1,000 parts per million) of the
Phthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DNOP. Products with the suffix NP
or EP are 6P free products.
Links:
American Chemistry Council Statement Regarding
Phthalates:
http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_phthalate/index.asp
CPSC Statement:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09121.html |
