CPSC exempted the third party testing of 8 phthalates

According to 16 CFR 1307, Children's toys and child care articles shall not contain more than 0.1 % of any of the following phthalates:

1.Di-(2-ethyhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)

2.Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)

3.Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)

4.Diisononyl phthalate (DINP)

5.Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

6.Di-n-pentyl phthalate (DPENP)

7.Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DHEXP)

8.Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)

1.    Polypropylene (PP), with any of the following additives:

a.The plasticizers polybutenes, dioctyl sebacate, isooctyl tallate, paraffinic, naphthenic, and mineral plasticizing oils, andpolyol;

b.Unrecovered catalysts;

c.Fillers;

d.Primary and secondary antioxidants;

e.Neutralizing agents;

f.Antistatic agents;

g.Slip agents;

h.Metal deactivators;

i.Quenchers;

j.UV stabilizers;

k.Nucleating agents;

l.Flame retardants;

m.Blowing or foaming agents;

n.Antiblocking agents;

o.Lubricants; or

p.Colorants.

2.    Polyethylene (PE), with any of the following additives:

a.The plasticizers glyceryl tribenzoate, polyethyleneglycol, sunflower oil, paraffin wax, paraffin oil, mineral oil, glycerin, EPDMrubber, and EVA polymer;

b.Initiators;

c.Promoters;

d.Unrecovered catalysts;

e.Fillers;

f.Antistatic agents;

g.Flame retardants;

h.Anti-blocking agents;

i.Slip agents;

j.Blowing agents;

k.Cross-linking agents;

l.Antioxidants;

m.Carbon black; or

n.Colorants.

3.    General purpose polystyrene(GPPS), medium-impact polystyrene (MIPS), high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), and super high-impact polystyrene (SHIPS) with any of the following additives:

1.Unrecovered catalysts;

2.Internal lubricants;

3.Chain transfer/transition agents;

4.Stabilizers;

5.Diluents;

6.Colorants;

7.Aluminum chloride, ethyl chloride, hydrochloric acid;

8.Iron oxide, potassium oxide, chromium oxide; or

9.Bifunctional peroxides.