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Stuffing
Materials (e.g. polyester fibers) in Toys
Clause 4.3.7 of ASTM F963-07 refers to the AOAC methods for assessing the
cleanliness of stuffing materials in toys. In addition, the stuffing materials
in toys should comply with the
Cleanliness – The Association of Official
Analytical Chemists (AOAC) of
The cleanliness of stuffing materials (e.g. polyester
fibers) in toys is assessed in accordance with the Official Methods Chapter 16
of Analysis of AOAC.
Criteria
Not Detectable in Light Filth and Heavy
Filth
The
As specified in Title 34, Chapter 47.317, Tolerances of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Regulation for Stuffed Toys, the stuffing materials in toys are considered to be inconformity if:
1.
Material of sufficient size to visibly reveal a pattern,
weave or other mechanical unification of threads to indicate prior use of a
previous manufacturing process.
2.
Dirt and/or other foreign matter in excess of one percent
(1%) by weight.
3.
More than one percent (1%) oil or grease.
4.
More than 0.002% lead as (Pb) - (20 parts per million).
5.
More than 0.0002% arsenic - (2 parts per million).
6.
More than 5.0% ammonia.
7.
More than 1.0% urea.
8.
Plastic or metal ornaments such as eyes, nose, etc., not of
a safe design or not attached to the stuffed toys in such manner as to prevent
removal.
9.
Stones or other hard materials having jagged or sharp edges.
10.
Material bearing electrostatic charge with adherence
characteristics which when exposed could lodge in the windpipe, ears or
nostrils.
11.
Filing material which surface burns at a rate of less than
three (3) seconds for twelve (12) square inches.
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