BS EN 71-5:2015
Safety of toys Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
| Standard number: | BS EN 71-5:2015 |
| Pages: | 84 |
| Released: | 2015-09-30 |
| ISBN: | 978 0 580 87325 6 |
| Status: | Standard |
BS EN 71-5:2015
This standard BS EN 71-5:2015 Safety of toys is classified in these ICS categories:
- 71.040.99 Other standards related to analytical chemistry
- 97.200.50 Toys
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the substances and materials used in chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets. These substances and mixtures are:
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those classified as dangerous by the EU-legislation applying to dangerous substances and dangerous mixtures [5];
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substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as dangerous by the above mentioned legislation; and
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any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the chemical toy.
The terms “substance” and “mixture” are defined in the REACH regulation No. (EC)1907/2006 and in the CLP regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Additionally, requirements are specified for markings, warnings, safety rules, contents list, instructions for use and first aid information.
This Part of EN 71 applies to:
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plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;
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oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets;
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polystyrene granules sets;
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embedding sets;
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adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets.