Are PVC toys safe for children?

PVC contains dangerous chemical additives including phthalates, lead, cadmium, and/or organotins, which can be toxic to your child’s health. These toxic additives can leach out or evaporate into the air over time, posing unnecessary dangers to children.

Are PVC toys dangerous?

The chemicals added to PVC make it the most toxic plastic. Just about every soft plastic toy is made with PVC. One of the most harmful effects of plastic toys and the biggest safety risk with these toxins is that they can leach out – especially when babies or children put the toys in their mouths.

What materials are forbidden to make toys for children?

Chemicals to avoid in kids toys

• Lead.
• PVC and Phthalates.
• Bisphenols (BPA + BPS)
• Flame Retardant Chemicals.
• Formaldehyde.

What type of plastic is used to make child’s toys?

Nevertheless, the main component used in toys is plastic, such as polyolefins (polyethylene, polypropylene, EVA, etc.), styrene derived polymers (PS, ABS, SB, etc.) and plasticized PVC being the most used plastics in the toy sector.

Do plastic toys have lead?

Lead may be found in the paint, metal, and plastic parts of some toys and toy jewelry, particularly those made in other countries, and also antique toys and collectibles. The use of lead in plastics has not been banned. Lead softens plastic, making a toy more flexible to return to its original shape.

What are PVC toys?

Products that contain PVC include flexible plastic toys (e.g., rubber duckies, dolls, beach balls, infant bath books), bibs, rest mats, inflatable swimming pools, garden hoses, raincoats, wall paneling and flooring, window blinds, cosmetics, shower curtains, crib bumpers, imitation leather, and food packaging.

Which type of material is most suitable for making a toy for a baby?

Plastic is the most popular choice of material for conventional toys. All types of plastic contain some harmful ingredients, so it is good idea to avoid them as much as possible. Some plastics are more dangerous than others and contain toxins such as PVC and phthalates (see article on Plastics).

Does PVC pipe release chemicals?

PVC is the most environmentally damaging plastic. The PVC lifecycle — its production, use, and disposal — results in the release of toxic, chlorine-based chemicals. These toxins are building up in the water, air and food chain.