EN 71-4:2020
(Main)Safety of toys - Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
Safety of toys - Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
This document specifies requirements for the maximum amount, and in some cases, the maximum concentration of certain substances and mixtures used in experimental sets for chemistry and related activities.
These substances and mixtures are:
- those classified as hazardous by the EC-legislation applying to hazardous substances and hazardous mixtures [1];
- substances and mixtures which in excessive amounts could harm the health of the children using them and which are not classified as hazardous by the above-mentioned legislation; and
- any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the experimental set.
This document applies to experimental sets for chemistry and related activities including crystal growing sets, carbon dioxide generating experimental sets and supplementary sets. It also covers sets for chemical experiments within the fields of mineralogy, biology, physics, microscopy and environmental science whenever they contain one or more chemical substances and/or mixtures which are classified as hazardous according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [1].
This document also specifies requirements for marking, a contents list, instructions for use, eye protection and for the equipment intended for carrying out the experiments.
This document does not apply to combined sets, e.g. a combination of a chemistry set and a crystal growing set. It also does not apply to toys that are covered by EN 71-13 (e.g. cosmetic kits). Requirements for certain other chemical toys are given in EN 71-5.
NOTE The terms "substance" and "preparation", are used in the "REACH Regulation", Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 [2]. According to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals, which in the European Union has been enacted by Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures) [1], the timetable for the introduction of GHS is followed. The words "preparation" and "mixture" are considered synonymous; both are a mixture or solution of substances that do not react with each other. The old term "preparation" will be replaced by the new term "mixture" in due course. In this document, only the term "mixture" is used.
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 4: Experimentierkästen für chemische und ähnliche Versuche
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an die Höchstmengen und, in einigen Fällen, an die Höchstkonzen-trationen bestimmter Stoffe und Gemische fest, die in Experimentierkästen für chemische und ähnliche Ver-suche verwendet werden.
Bei diesen Stoffen und Gemischen handelt es sich um:
— solche, die nach den für gefährliche Stoffe und gefährliche Gemische geltenden EU Rechtsvorschriften [1] als gefährlich eingestuft sind;
— Stoffe und Gemische, die in übermäßigen Mengen die Gesundheit der Kinder, die sie verwenden, schädigen könnten und die nicht durch die vorstehend genannten Rechtsvorschriften als gefährlich eingestuft sind; und
— sonstige chemische Stoffe und Gemische, die in einem Experimentierkasten enthalten sind.
Dieses Dokument gilt für Experimentierkästen für chemische und ähnliche Versuche, einschließlich Experimentierkästen zur Kristallzucht und Experimentierkästen zur Erzeugung von Kohlenstoffdioxid sowie Ergänzungskästen. Es umfasst außerdem Experimentierkästen mit chemischen Versuchen auf dem Gebiet der Mineralogie, Biologie, Physik, Mikroskopie und der Umweltwissenschaften, sofern diese einen oder mehrere chemische Stoffe und/oder Gemische enthalten, die nach der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1272/2008 [1] als gefährlich eingestuft sind.
Darüber hinaus legt dieses Dokument Anforderungen an die Kennzeichnung, die Inhaltsangabe, die Ge-brauchsanleitung, den Augenschutz und an die zur Durchführung der Versuche zu verwendende Ausrüstung fest.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für kombinierte Experimentierkästen, z. B. eine Kombination aus einem Chemie-experimentierkasten und einem Experimentierkasten zur Kristallzucht. Ferner gilt es nicht für Spielzeug, das in EN 71 13 behandelt wird (z. B. Kosmetik Sets). Anforderungen an bestimmte andere chemische Spielzeuge sind in EN 71 5 enthalten.
ANMERKUNG Die Begriffe „Stoff“ und „Zubereitung“ werden in der „REACH Verordnung“, Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1907/2006 [2], verwendet. Nach dem Global Harmonisierten System (GHS) zur Einstufung und Kennzeichnung von Chemikalien, das in der Europäischen Union durch die Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1272/2008 (Einstufung, Kennzeichnung und Verpackung von Stoffen und Gemischen) [1] erlassen wurde, wird der Zeitplan für die Einführung des GHS eingehalten. Die Wörter „Zubereitung“ und „Gemisch“ werden als Synonyme betrachtet; beides sind Gemische oder Lösungen aus Stoffen, die nicht miteinander reagieren. Der veraltete Begriff „Zubereitung“ wird zu gegebener Zeit durch den neuen Begriff „Gemisch“ ersetzt. In diesem Dokument wird ausschließlich der Begriff „Gemisch“ verwendet.
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 4 : Coffrets d’expériences chimiques et d’activités connexes
Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives à la quantité maximale et, dans certains cas, à la concentration maximale de certaines substances et de certains mélanges utilisés dans les coffrets d’expériences chimiques et d’activités connexes.
Ces substances et mélanges sont les suivants :
- ceux classés comme dangereux par la législation de l’UE s’appliquant aux substances dangereuses et aux mélanges dangereux [1] ;
- des substances et mélanges qui, en quantités excessives, pourraient être néfastes pour la santé des enfants les utilisant, mais qui ne sont pas classés comme dangereux par la législation susmentionnée ; et
- toute autre substance et tout autre mélange chimiques fournis avec le coffret d’expériences.
Le présent document s’applique aux coffrets d’expériences chimiques et d’activités connexes, y compris les coffrets de développement de cristaux, les coffrets d’expériences produisant du dioxyde de carbone et les coffrets additionnels. Il couvre également les coffrets permettant de faire des expériences chimiques dans les domaines de la minéralogie, de la biologie, de la physique, de la microscopie et des sciences de l’environnement, lorsqu’ils contiennent une ou plusieurs substances et/ou un ou plusieurs mélanges chimiques qui sont classés comme dangereux conformément au Règlement (CE) n° 1272/2008 [1].
Le présent document spécifie également des exigences relatives au marquage, à la liste des informations, à la notice d’utilisation, à l’équipement de protection des yeux et au matériel destiné à être utilisé pour réaliser les expériences.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux coffrets combinés, par exemple la combinaison d’un coffret de chimie et d’un coffret de développement de cristaux. Le présent document ne s’applique pas non plus aux jouets couverts par l’EN 71-13 (par exemple, jeux cosmétiques). Les exigences relatives à certains autres jouets chimiques sont données dans l’EN 71-5.
NOTE Les termes « substance » et « préparation » sont utilisés dans le « Règlement REACH », Règlement (CE) n° 1907/2006 [2]. Conformément au Système général harmonisé de classification et d’étiquetage des produits chimiques (SGH), qui a été adopté au sein de l’Union européenne via le Règlement (CE) n° 1272/2008 (classification, étiquetage et emballage des substances et des mélanges) [1], le calendrier pour l’introduction du SGH est suivi. Les termes « préparation » et « mélange » sont considérés comme des synonymes ; les deux concernent des mélanges ou des solutions de substances qui ne réagissent pas les unes avec les autres. L’ancienne dénomination « préparation » sera remplacée par le nouveau terme « mélange » en temps opportun. Dans le présent document, seul le terme « mélange » est employé.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 71-4:2013
Varnost igrač - 4. del: Kompleti za kemijske poskuse in druge poskuse, pri katerih
se uporabljajo kemikalije
Safety of toys - Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 4: Experimentierkästen für chemische und ähnliche
Versuche
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 4: Coffrets d'expériences chimiques et d'activités connexes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-4:2020
ICS:
97.200.50 Igrače Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 71-4
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.200.50 Supersedes EN 71-4:2013
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and
related activities
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 4 : Coffrets d'expériences Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 4: Experimentierkästen
chimiques et d'activités connexes für chemische und ähnliche Versuche
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 October 2020.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Chemical substances in experimental sets . 9
4.1 Chemistry sets . 9
4.1.1 Inclusion in the chemistry set. 9
4.1.2 Inclusion for experiments (as mentioned in the instructions but not supplied in the
chemistry set) . 10
4.1.3 Requirements for packaging in containers . 10
4.2 Crystal growing sets . 14
4.3 Carbon dioxide generating experimental sets . 17
5 Equipment . 18
5.1 General requirements . 18
5.2 Containers and glassware . 19
5.2.1 Test tubes . 19
5.2.2 Other glassware . 19
5.2.3 Containers for reagents, substances and mixtures . 19
5.2.4 Packaging and closures . 20
5.2.5 Empty containers . 21
5.2.6 Test method for borosilicate glass . 21
5.3 Equipment for the transfer of liquid . 22
5.4 Test tube stand and test tube holder . 22
5.5 Eye protection . 23
6 Marking . 23
6.1 General requirements . 23
6.2 Marking of individual containers, packaging and glassware . 23
6.3 Marking of the primary packaging . 24
6.3.1 The primary packaging shall bear the following warnings: . 24
6.3.2 Supplementary sets shall additionally be marked with the following warning on the
primary packaging . 24
7 Contents list with warnings and first aid information . 24
8 Instructions for use . 25
8.1 General instructions. 25
8.2 Advice for supervising adults . 26
8.3 Safety rules . 26
8.3.1 Chemistry sets . 26
8.3.2 Crystal growing sets . 27
8.3.3 Carbon dioxide generating experimental sets . 28
Annex A (informative) Rationale . 29
A.1 Classification of substances and mixtures . 29
A.2 Crystal growing sets . 29
A.3 Carbon dioxide generating experimental sets . 29
A.4 Combined sets . 30
A.5 Use of substances/mixtures not provided with a chemistry set . 30
A.6 Markings, labelling and warnings . 30
Annex B (informative) Environmental considerations . 31
Annex C (informative) Significant technical changes between this document and the
previous version . 32
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of Directive 2009/48/EC aimed to be covered . 33
Bibliography . 34
European foreword
This document (EN 71-4:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of toys”,
the secretariat of which is held by DS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2021, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by December 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 71-4:2013.
The significant changes from the previous edition of this document are detailed in Annex C.
Additional information on the background and rationale for various requirements are given in Annex A.
This document constitutes the fourth part of the EN 71 series of standards on safety of toys.
EN 71, Safety of toys, consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
— Part 2: Flammability
— Part 3: Migration of certain elements
— Part 4: Experimental sets for chemistry and related activities (the present document)
— Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
— Part 7: Finger paints — Requirements and test methods
— Part 8: Activity toys for domestic use
— Part 9: Organic chemical compounds — Requirements
— Part 10: Organic chemical compounds — Sample preparation and extraction
— Part 11: Organic chemical compounds — Methods of analysis
— Part 12: N-Nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances
— Part 13: Olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games
— Part 14: Trampolines for domestic use
NOTE 1 In addition to the above parts of EN 71, the following guidance documents have been published:
— CEN/TR 15071, Safety of toys — National translations of warnings and instructions for use in the EN 71
series,
— CEN/TR 15371 (all parts), Safety of toys — Interpretations,
— CEN/TR 16918, Safety of toys — Children's mouthing behaviour in contact with toys, and
— CEN ISO/TR 8124-8, Safety of toys — Part 8: Age determination guidelines.
NOTE 2 Words in italics (apart from document titles) are defined in Clause 3 (Terms and definitions).
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2009/48/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Introduction
This document is intended to reduce the risks and health hazards to a child when experimental sets
involving chemical experiments are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the
behaviour of children.
During use of these experimental sets, the hazards should be kept to a minimum by the provision of
appropriate information to make the experiments safe and controllable. Therefore, this document
specifies warning phrases and instructions for use for experimental sets.
As a general rule, experimental sets are designed and manufactured for particular ages of children. Their
characteristics are related to the age and stage of development of the children, and their use
presupposes certain aptitudes. Age requirements are therefore given.
The requirements of th
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