EN 71-5:2015

Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets

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:
   those classified as dangerous by the EC-legislation applying to dangerous substances and dangerous mixtures [5];
   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
   any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the chemical toy.
NOTE   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:
   plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;
   ceramic and vitreous enamelling materials supplied in miniature workshop sets;
   oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets;
   plastic moulding sets;
   embedding sets;
   adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets.

Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 5: Chemisches Spielzeug (Sets) ausgenommen Experimentierkästen

Sécurité des jouets - Partie 5 : Jouets chimiques (coffrets) autres que les coffrets d'expériences

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai relatives aux substances et aux matériaux utilisés dans les jouets chimiques (coffrets) autres que les coffrets d’expériences. Ces substances et mélanges sont les suivants :
-   ceux classés comme dangereux par la législation européenne s’appliquant aux substances dangereuses et aux mélanges dangereux [5] ;
-   des substances et des mélanges qui, en quantités excessives, pourraient nuire à la santé des enfants les utilisant et qui ne sont pas classés comme dangereux par la législation susmentionnée ; et
-   tous les autres substance(s) et mélange(s) fournis avec le jouet chimique.
NOTE   Les termes « substance » et « mélange » sont définis dans le règlement REACH (CE) n° 1907/2006 et dans le règlement CLP (CE) n° 1272/2008.
De plus, des exigences sont spécifiées pour les marquages, les avertissements, les règles de sécurité, la liste du contenu, la notice d’emploi et les informations relatives aux premiers secours.
La présente partie de l’EN 71 s’applique aux :
-   coffrets de moulage à base de plâtre à modeler (gypse) ;
-   coffrets de pâte à modeler à base de PVC plastifié à durcir au four ;
-   coffrets de granulés de polystyrène ;
-   coffrets d’inclusion ;
-   adhésifs, peintures, laques, vernis, diluants et produits de nettoyage (solvants) fournis ou recommandés dans les boîtes de maquette.

Varnost igrač - 5. del: Kemijske igrače (kompleti), razen kompletov za kemijske poskuse

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve in preskusne metode za snovi in materiale, uporabljene v kemijskih igračah (kompletih), razen kompletov za kemijske poskuse. Te snovi in zmesi so: – tiste, ki so v zakonodaji ES navedene kot nevarne snovi in zmesi [5]; – snovi in zmesi, ki lahko v prekomernih količinah škodujejo zdravju otrok, ki jih uporabljajo, in ki jih zgoraj navedena zakonodaja ne razvršča med nevarne ter – katere koli druge kemijske snovi in zmesi, dobavljene skupaj s kemijsko igračo. OPOMBA Izraza »snov« in »zmes« sta opredeljena v uredbi REACH št. (ES)1907/2006 in v uredbi CLP (ES) št. 1272/2008. Poleg tega so določene zahteve za označevanje, opozorila, varnostne predpise, sezname vsebine, navodila za uporabo in informacije o prvi pomoči. Ta del standarda EN 71 se uporablja za: – komplete za modeliranje iz mavca Pariz (gips); – komplete z miniaturnimi delavnicami za keramiko in emajl; – komplete za modeliranje gline iz plastične mase PVC, ki se strdi v pečici; – komplete za modeliranje plastike; – komplete za vlivanje v plastično maso; – lepila, barve, lake, razredčevalce in čistilna sredstva (raztopila), priložene kompletom ali priporočene v navodilih kompleta.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 22-Sep-2015
• Withdrawal Date: 16-Dec-2025
• ICS: 97.200.50 - Toys
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 52 - Safety of toys
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 52/WG 5 - Safety of toys - Chemical toys
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 09-Apr-2021
• Completion Date: 17-Dec-2025
• Directive: 2009/48/EC - DIRECTIVE 2009/48/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys
• Mandate: M/445 - Standardisation mandate addressed to CEN and CENELEC within the framework of Directive 2009/48/EC revising Directive 88/378/EEC concerning the safety of Toys
• Ref Project: SIST EN 71-5:2015 - Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets

Relations

• Replaces: EN 71-5:2013 - Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
• Effective Date: 30-Sep-2015
• Replaced By: EN 71-5:2025 - Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
• Effective Date: 20-Sep-2023

Overview

EN 71-5:2015 - Safety of toys: Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets specifies safety requirements and test methods for substances and materials supplied with chemical toy sets. The standard covers:

• Substances classified as dangerous under EC legislation for dangerous substances/mixtures;
• Substances/mixtures that, in excessive amounts, could harm children though not classified as dangerous;
• Any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the toy set.

Terms such as “substance” and “mixture” are those used in REACH (EC 1907/2006) and CLP (EC 1272/2008). EN 71-5:2015 replaces the 2013 edition and is part of the EN 71 series for toy safety.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope of products: plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets, ceramic/vitreous enamelling miniature workshop sets, oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay, plastic moulding sets, embedding sets, and adhesives/paints/lacquers/varnishes/thinners/cleaning agents supplied or recommended in model sets.
• Chemical safety: identification and control of hazardous substances and mixtures supplied with the toy set, including those harmful at high exposure.
• Marking & labeling: mandatory markings on primary and individual packaging, manufacturer identification, and specific warning phrases.
• Instructions & documentation: required contents list, user instructions, safety rules, advice for adult supervision, and first-aid information.
• Packaging & safety rules: packaging requirements and operational safety guidance to minimise misuse and exposure.
• Test methods: standardized laboratory methods for determining plasticisers in PVC modelling clay, emissions of benzene/toluene/xylenes, styrene content in polystyrene granules, and analysis of organic solvents - enabling chemical analysis and conformity assessment.

Practical Applications & Who Uses This Standard

EN 71-5:2015 is used by:

• Toy manufacturers and product designers for safe formulation and packaging of chemical toy sets.
• Compliance and regulatory teams preparing CE marking documentation and conformity assessment.
• Testing laboratories performing chemical analyses and emissions testing.
• Importers, distributors and retailers ensuring products meet EU toy safety requirements.
• Market surveillance authorities and safety assessors verifying labeling, instructions, and chemical content. Practical outcomes include safer product design, correct labeling, clear user/instruction documentation, and validated test reports demonstrating compliance.

Related Standards & Regulations

• EN 71 series (other parts of toy safety standards)
• REACH (EC 1907/2006) and CLP (EC 1272/2008) for chemical classification and labelling
• Applicable national implementations of EN 71 (as SIST national standard)

Keywords: EN 71-5:2015, safety of toys, chemical toys, toy chemical sets, test methods, marking, REACH, CLP, plasticisers, solvent-based paints, modelling clay.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets
Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 5: Chemisches Spielzeug (Sets) ausgenommen
Experimentierkästen
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 5 : Jeux chimiques (coffrets) autres que les coffrets
d’expériences chimiques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 71-5:2015
ICS:
97.200.50 ,JUDþH Toys
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 71-5
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2015
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.200.50 Supersedes EN 71-5:2013
English Version
Safety of toys - Part 5: Chemical toys (sets) other than
experimental sets
Sécurité des jouets - Partie 5 : Jouets chimiques Sicherheit von Spielzeug - Teil 5: Chemisches Spielzeug
(coffrets) autres que les coffrets d'expériences (Sets) ausgenommen Experimentierkästen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 August 2015.

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
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
Introduction . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 Plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets . 10
4.1 Marking . 10
4.2 First aid information . 10
4.3 Safety rules . 10
5 Oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets. 11
5.1 Chemical substances . 11
5.2 Marking . 11
5.3 First aid information . 11
5.4 Safety rules . 12
6 Moulding sets . 12
6.1 Polystyrene granules sets . 12
6.1.1 Chemical substances . 12
6.1.2 Marking . 12
6.1.3 First aid information . 12
6.1.4 Safety rules . 13
6.2 Embedding sets . 13
6.2.1 General . 13
6.2.2 Packaging . 13
6.2.3 Marking . 13
6.2.4 First aid information . 13
6.2.5 Safety rules . 13
7 Adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents)
supplied or recommended in model sets . 14
7.1 General . 14
7.2 Adhesives . 14
7.2.1 Water-based adhesives . 14
7.2.2 Solvent-based adhesives. 17
7.3 Water-based paints or lacquers . 20
7.3.1 General . 20
7.3.2 Packaging . 20
7.3.3 Marking . 20
7.3.4 First aid information . 21
7.3.5 Safety rules . 21
7.4 Solvent-based paints, lacquers, thinners and cleaning solvents . 21
7.4.1 General . 21
7.4.2 Packaging . 22
7.4.3 Marking . 22
7.4.4 First aid information . 22
7.4.5 Safety rules . 23
8 Marking . 23
8.1 General . 23
8.2 Marking of the primary packaging . 23
8.2.1 General . 23
8.2.2 Manufacturer’s identification . 23
8.2.3 Warning phrases . 23
8.3 Marking of individual containers and any packagings . 24
9 Instructions for use . 24
9.1 General . 24
9.2 Contents list . 24
9.3 Advice for adult supervision . 24
9.4 Safety rules . 25
9.5 Instructions for carrying out the activities . 25
9.6 Spills and disposal of chemicals . 25
10 Test methods . 26
10.1 General . 26
10.2 Determination of plasticisers in oven-hardening polyvinyl chloride (PVC) modelling
clay sets . 26
10.2.1 Principle . 26
10.2.2 Standards and reagents . 26
10.2.3 Apparatus . 27
10.2.4 Preparation of standard solutions . 28
10.2.5 Sampling . 29
10.2.6 Sample preparation . 30
10.2.7 Procedure . 30
10.2.8 Evaluation of results . 31
10.2.9 Test report . 33
10.3 Determination of the emission of benzene, toluene and xylenes from oven-
hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets and polystyrene granules sets . 33
10.3.1 Principle . 33
10.3.2 Standards and reagents . 34
10.3.3 Apparatus . 34
10.3.4 Preparation of standard solutions . 36
10.3.5 Sampling . 36
10.3.6 Sample preparation . 36
10.3.7 Procedure . 36
10.3.8 Evaluation of results . 36
10.3.9 Test report . 37
10.3.10 Critical control points . 37
10.4 Determination of styrene content in polystyrene granules . 37
10.4.1 Principle . 37
10.4.2 Standards and reagents . 37
10.4.3 Apparatus . 38
10.4.4 Preparation of the standard solutions . 39
10.4.5 Sampling . 39
10.4.6 Sample preparation . 39
10.4.7 Procedure . 39
10.4.8 Evaluation of results . 39
10.4.9 Test report . 39
10.5 Determination of organic solvents . 40
10.5.1 General . 40
10.5.2 Principle . 42
10.5.3 Standards and reagents . 43
10.5.4 Apparatus . 44
10.5.5 Preparation of the standard solutions . 46
10.5.6 Sampling . 53
10.5.7 Sample preparation . 53
10.5.8 Procedure. 55
10.5.9 Evaluation of results . 60
10.5.10 Test report . 61
10.6 Combined approach for the determination of plasticisers in solvent-based adhesives
and in solvent-based paints or lacquers, film-forming agents in paints and lacquers
and modifiers in solvent-based paints or lacquers. 61
10.6.1 Principle . 61
10.6.2 Determination of total extract . 62
10.6.3 Identification of nitrocellulose . 63
10.6.4 Determination of plasticisers . 65
10.6.5 Determination of film-forming agents . 65
10.6.6 Determination of the modifiers . 71
10.6.7 Test report . 71
Annex A (normative) Environmental, health and safety precautions for using the methods
of analysis . 72
Annex B (informative) Organic solvents . 73
Annex C (informative) Validation of test methods . 75
Annex D (informative) Rationale . 76
D.1 General remark . 76
D.2 Primary packaging (4.1; 5.2; 6.1.2; 6.2.2; 7.2.1.2.2; 7.2.2.6; 7.3.2; 7.4.3; 8.2) . 76
D.3 Minimum age (4.1; 5.2;6.1.2; 6.2.3; 7.2.1.2.3; 7.2.1.3.3; 7.2.2.6; 7.3.3; 7.4.3) . 76
D.4 Benzene (5.1, Table 2; 7.2.2.4, Table 11; 7.4.1, Table 15) . 76
D.5 Preservatives (6.2.1; 7.2.1.1; 7.3.1) . 77
Annex E (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and
the previous version . 78
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2009/48/EC. 79
Bibliography . 80

European foreword
This document (EN 71-5:2015) 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 March 2016, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by March 2016.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN 71-5:2013.
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(s).
For relationship with EU Directive 2009/48/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this document.
The significant changes from the previous edition of this standard are detailed in Annex E.
This standard is Part 5 of the European Standard for safety of toys, EN 71.
This Part 5 of the EN 71 series is intended to be read in conjunction with EN 71, Part 1, Part 2 and Part
3, particularly the Introduction and Clause 1 of Part 1.
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;
— 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, gustative board games, cosmetic kits and gustative kits;
— 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
Report, CR 14379, Classification of toys — Guidelines, CEN Technical Report CEN/TR 15071, Safety of toys —
National translations of warnings and instructions for use in EN 71, and CEN Technical Report CEN/TR 15371,
Safety of toys — Replies to requests for interpretation of EN 71–1, EN 71–2, and EN 71–8.
NOTE 2 Words in italics are defined in Clause 3 (Terms and definitions).
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
This European Standard is intended to reduce the risks which may present health hazards to a child
when the chemical toys are used as intended or in a foreseeable way, bearing in mind the behaviour of
children.
When using these chemical toys, potential risks should be kept to a minimum by inclusion of
appropriate information to give special attention to possible hazards, risks and other problems.
Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number (CAS) and European Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances Number (EINECS) given in various tables are provided for information purposes only.
1 Scope
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:
— those classified as dangerous by the EU-legislation applying to dangerous substances and
dangerous mixtures [5];
— 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
— any other chemical substance(s) and mixture(s) delivered with the chemical toy.
NOTE 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:
— plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;
— oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets;
— polystyrene granules sets;
— embedding sets;
— adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or
recommended in model sets.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 3104, Petroleum products — Transparent and opaque liquids — Determination of kinematic
viscosity and calculation of dynamic viscosity (ISO 3104)
EN ISO 3219, Plastics — Polymers/resins in the liquid state or as emulsions or dispersions —
Determination of viscosity using a rotational viscometer with defined shear rate (ISO 3219)
EN ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods (ISO 3696)
EN ISO 22854, Liquid petroleum products — Determination of hydrocarbon types and oxygenates in
automotive-motor gasoline and in ethanol (E85) automotive fuel - Multidimensional gas chromatography
method (ISO 22854)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
chemical toy
toy intended for the direct handling of chemical substances and mixtures and which is used in a manner
appropriate to a given age-group and under the supervision of an adult
[SOURCE: EN 71-4:2013, 3.1]
3.2
experimental set
chemical toy where the experimental and explorative character in playing with single chemical
substances and mixtures along strict instructions dominates over the creative ideas of the user
[SOURCE: EN 71-4:2013, 3.2]
3.3
plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding set
toy containing moulds into which a mixture of water and gypsum is poured and allowed to harden
Note 1 to entry: The gypsum consists predominantly of calcium sulfate hemihydrate CaSO · 0,5 H O.
4 2
Note 2 to entry: Plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets are for example used for preparing figures and plates.
3.4
oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay set
toy to be used for creating all kinds of figures, brooches, fashion jewellery etc. prepared by hardening in
the oven at temperatures between (100–130) °C
3.5
polystyrene granules set
toy to be used in substitution of ceramic materials to create decorative articles or models by fusion of a
polymer by heating in an oven up to a maximum of 180 °C
3.6
embedding set
toy to be used to preserve certain products in a transparent material
3.7
model set
product used to assemble and coat models which are supplied with or recommend adhesives, paints,
lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents
Note 1 to entry: Examples for these models are motorcars, aeroplanes, houses and ships.
3.8
adhesive
non-metallic substance capable of joining materials by surface bonding (adhesion) and the bond
possessing adequate internal strength (cohesion)
3.9
water-based paint or lacquer
water based pigmented material which when applied in a liquid form to a surface, forms after a time a
dry adherent film or coating
3.10
solvent-based paint or lacquer
solvent based pigmented material which when applied in a liquid form to a surface, forms after a time a
dry adherent film or coating
3.11
varnish
low viscosity lacquer
3.12
thinners and cleaning agents
solvents
products which are intended to obtain the required viscosity of paints and lacquers and to clean tools
and brushes
4 Plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets
NOTE Basically plaster of Paris (gypsum) is not a harmful material, but if the powder is inhaled or swallowed,
it may form hard clots in the lungs or in the stomach.
4.1 Marking
The primary packaging shall in addition to the marking required in Clause 9 bear the following:
“Warning. Not suitable for children under (*) years. For use under adult supervision. Read the
instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference.”.
(*) The age is to be specified by the manufacturer, authorized representative or importer. It shall not be
below 5 years.
4.2 First aid information
The instructions for use shall in addition to the general first aid information in 9.2 d) contain the
following:
— “In case of eye contact: Wash out eye with plenty of water, holding eye open. Seek immediate
medical advice.”;
— “If swallowed: Wash out mouth with water, drink some fresh water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek
immediate medical advice.”.
4.3 Safety rules
The instructions for use shall in addition to the rules required in 9.4 contain the following safety rules:
— “Do not place the material in the mouth.”;
— “Do not inhale dust or powder.”;
— “Do not apply to the body.”.
5 Oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets
5.1 Chemical substances
These modelling clay sets shall consist of PVC (polyvinylchloride) and plasticisers and may contain
modifiers, fillers (e.g. China clay) and colourants. Only plasticisers given in Table 1 shall be used.
The maximum content of plasticisers in the mixture shall not exceed 30 %.
The vinyl chloride monomer content shall be below 1 mg/kg (see [9]).
Table 1 — Plasticisers in oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets
Chemical substance CAS-Number
Adipic acid polyesters various
Alkylsulfonic acid esters (C to C ) of phenol
91082–17–6
12 20
Di-isononyl cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate (DINCH) 166412–78–8
Tributyl acetylcitrate 77–90–7
Tris(2-ethylhexyl) acetylcitrate 144–15–0
During heating of these materials at the maximum permitted temperature and duration, the limits given
in Table 2 shall not be exceeded for the emission of the listed toxic substances when tested according to
10.3.
Table 2 — Limits for the emission of substances from oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling
clay sets and polystyrene granules sets during heating
Substance Limit
mg/kg
Benzene 5
Toluene 15
Xylenes 25
5.2 Marking
The primary packaging shall in addition to the marking required in Clause 9 bear the following warning:
“Warning. Not suitable for children under (*) years. For use under adult supervision. Read the
instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference.”.
(*) The age is to be specified by the manufacturer, authorized representative or importer. It shall not be
below 8 years.
5.3 First aid information
The instructions for use shall in addition to the general first aid information in 9.2 d) contain the
following:
— “In case of accidental overheating and inhalation of poisonous gases: Remove person to fresh air
and seek immediate medical advice.”.
5.4 Safety rules
The instructions for use shall in addition to the rules required in 9.4 contain the following safety rules:
— ”Do not place the material in the mouth.”;
— ”Do not exceed a hardening temperature of 130 °C or harmful gases may be produced.”;
— ”Do not exceed a hardening time of 30 minutes.”;
— ”The hardening process is not part of the function of the toy and should be carried out by the
supervising adult.”;
— ”Use a domestic oven thermometer, e.g. bimetal, to measure the temperature.”;
— ”Do not use a glass thermometer.”;
— “Do not heat the material and cook food at the same time in a domestic oven”;
— ”Do not use a microwave oven.”.
6 Moulding sets
6.1 Polystyrene granules sets
6.1.1 Chemical substances
These sets shall contain uncoloured and coloured polystyrene granules in accordance with Table 3.
Table 3 — Polystyrene
Chemical substance CAS-Number EINECS-Number
Polystyrene with monomer content of styrene ≤ 500 mg/kg 9003–53–6 -
6.1.2 Marking
The primary packaging shall in addition to the marking required in Clause 9 bear the following
warnings:
“Warning. Not suitable for children under (*) years. For use under adult supervision. Read the
instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference.”.
(*) The age is to be specified by the manufacturer, authorized representative or importer. It shall not be
below 10 years.
6.1.3 First aid information
The instructions for use shall in addition to the general first aid information in 9.2 d) contain the
following:
— “In case of accidental overheating and inhalation of poisonous gases: Remove person to fresh air
and seek immediate medical advice.”.
6.1.4 Safety rules
The instructions for use shall in addition to the rules required in 9.4 contain the following safety rules:
— “Do not exceed a melting temperature of 180 °C.”;
— “The melting process is not part of the function of the toy and should be carried out by the
supervising adult.”;
— “Use a domestic oven thermometer, e.g. bimetal, to measure the temperature.”;
— “Do not swallow material.”;
— “Do not heat the material and cook food at the same time in a domestic oven.”;
— “Do not use a glass thermometer.”;
— “Do not exceed the maximum recommended processing period.”;
— “Do not use a microwave oven.”.
6.2 Embedding sets
6.2.1 General
Only preservatives permitted in foodstuffs (see [7]) and/or cosmetics, except those preservatives which
are only allowed in cosmetic products that are rinsed-off after use, (see [8]) shall be used.
Other substances classified as dangerous substances (see [5]) shall not be used in embedding sets.
NOTE Substances such as gelatine or agar could be utilized with suitable preservation.
6.2.2 Packaging
The name(s) of any preservative(s) used shall be indicated on the primary packaging.
6.2.3 Marking
The packaging shall in addition to the marking required in Clause 9 bear the following warnings:
“Warning. Not suitable for children under (*) years. For use under adult supervision. Read the
instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference.”.
(*) The age is to be specified by the manufacturer, authorized representative or importer. It shall not be
below 5 years.
6.2.4 First aid information
The instructions for use shall in addition to the general first aid information in 9.2 d) contain the
following:
— “If swallowed: Wash out mouth with water, drink some fresh water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek
immediate medical advice.”.
6.2.5 Safety rules
The instructions for use shall in addition to the rules required in 9.4 contain the following safety rule:
— “Do not place the preserved material in the mouth.”.
7 Adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents)
supplied or recommended in model sets
7.1 General
Adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents) supplied in model sets shall
comply with the requirements in Clause 7. The instructions included in the set shall mention only
adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents) that comply with the
requirements in Clause 7.
7.2 Adhesives
7.2.1 Water-based adhesives
7.2.1.1 General
Water-based adhesives shall consist of water and basic materials. Only basic materials given in Table 4
shall be used. Additionally, water-based adhesives may contain special materials given in Table 5 or
Table 7, preservatives, fillers and modifiers.
Only preservatives permitted in foodstuffs (see [7]) and/or cosmetics, except those preservatives which
are only allowed in cosmetic products that are rinsed-off after use, (see [8]) shall be used.
Table 4 — Basic materials for water-based adhesives and water-based paints or lacquers
Chemical substance CAS-Number EINECS-Number
Acrylic homo and copolymers - -
Hydrophilic polyurethane containing neither free isocyanate-
- -
groups nor aromatic amino-compounds
Polymers and copolymers of monomers permitted for materials
- -
intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
Polyvinyl homo and copolymers  -
Poly(vinyl alcohol) 9002–89–5 209–183–3
Polyvinylpyrrolidone homo and copolymers
The basic materials shall be appropriate for food contact (see [9]). The migration solvent shall be water,
grade 3 according to EN ISO 3696. The contact time shall be approximately 60 min at approximately
40 °C.
7.2.1.2 Liquid adhesives for paper and wood
7.2.1.2.1 General
Special materials for adhesives for paper and wood shall be in accordance with Table 5.
Table 5 — Special materials for adhesives for paper and wood and water-based paints and
lacquers
Chemical substance CAS-Number EINECS-Number
Cellulose ethers (e.g. carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose) 9004–67–5 -
Dextrin 9004–53–9 232–675–4
Gum arabic 9000–01–5 232–519–5
Starch or modified starch 9005–25–8 232–679–6
Special additives for adhesives for paper and wood shall be in accordance with Table 6.
Table 6 — Special additives for liquid adhesives for paper and wood
Chemical substance CAS-Number EINECS-Number
a
7397–62–8 230–991–7
Butyl glycolate (Butyl hydroxyacetate)
b
105–60–2 203–313–2
Caprolactam
Glycerol 56–81–5 200–289–5
Polyacrylamide 9003–05–8 -
Poly(acrylic acid) 9003–01–4 -
Polyethylene glycol 25322–68–3 -
Poly(methacrylic acid) 25087–27–7 -
Polypropylene glycol 25322–69–4 -
Sodium salts of fatty acids (C upwards)
- -
Sorbitol 50–70–4 200–061–5
c
124–17–4 204–685–9
2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate
Xylitol 87–99–0 201–788–0
a
The maximum content of butyl glycolate shall be less than 3 %.
b
The maximum content of caprolactam shall be less than 5 %.
c
The maximum content of 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate shall be less than 3 %.
The polymers given in Table 6 shall be appropriate for food contact (see [9]). The migration solvent
shall be water grade 3 according to EN ISO 3696. The contact time shall be approximately 60 min at
approximately 40 °C.
7.2.1.2.2 Packaging
The capacity of the containers for water-based adhesives in a set shall not be more than 100 ml. The
name(s) of any preservative(s) used shall be indicated on the primary packaging.
7.2.1.2.3 Marking
The adhesive container shall in addition to the marking required in Clause 9 bear the following
warnings:
“Warning. Not suitable for children under (*) years. For use under adult supervision.”.
(*) The age is to be specified by the manufacturer, authorized representative or importer. It shall not be
below 5 years.
7.2.1.2.4 First aid information
The instructions for use shall in addition to the general first aid information in 9.2 d) contain the
following:
— “In case of skin contact: Wash affected area with plenty of water.”;
— “In case of eye contact: Wash out eye with plenty of water, holding eye open. Seek immediate
medical advice.”.
7.2.1.3 Adhesive sticks and pastes for paper
7.2.1.3.1 General
Special materials for adhesive sticks and pastes for paper shall be in accordance with Tables 5, 6 and 7.
Table 7 — Special material for adhesive sticks and pastes for paper
Chemical substance CAS-Number EINECS-Number
Acrylic homo and copolymers - -
Hydrophilic polyurethane containing neither free isocyanate-
- -
groups nor aromatic amino-compounds
Polymers and copolymers of monomers permitted for materials
- -
intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
Polyvinyl homo and copolymers  -
Poly(vinyl alcohol) 9002–89–5 209–183–3
Polyvinylpyrrolidone homo and copolymers  -
Dextrin 9004–53–9 232–675–4
Starch or modified starch 9005–25–8 232–679–6
The special materials shall be appropriate for food contact (see [9]). The migration solvent shall be
water grade 3 according to EN ISO 3696. The contact time shall be approximately 60 min at
approximately 40 °C.
7.2.1.3.2 Packaging
The mass of the adhesive stick in a set shall not exceed 50 g.
7.2.1.3.3 Marking
The packaging, if any, or the adhesive stick container shall in addition to the marking in Clause 9 bear
the following warning:
“Warning. Not suitable for children under (*) years. For use under adult sup
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