Safety of Toys - Part 2: Flammability
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Toy flammability rules and specifications are outlined in the DIN EN 71-2 standard. Certain combustible materials cannot be used to make toys according to this specification. Additionally, it describes the testing procedures to evaluate whether toys would burn when exposed to a modest source of fire. It is crucial to remember that the test findings achieved under these particular circumstances do not give a comprehensive picture of the possible fire hazard presented by the toys or materials when exposed to other sources of ignition.
The standard comprises broad specifications that apply to all toys as well as particular specifications and test procedures for particular toy categories that are thought to pose the highest risks. This comprises toys that are worn on the head, such as flowing parts of head-worn toys and beards, moustaches, wigs, and masks made of hair, pile, or similar materials. Paper novelty hats that are often included in party crackers are not included, though. The standard also includes soft-filled toys, toys designed to be entered by children, and toy disguise costumes.
| Descriptors | Accessibility, Accident prevention, Categories, CE marking, Clothing, Combustibility, Combustibility tests, Costume, Definitions, Dolls, Dressing-up outfits, Equipment safety, Filling, Fire risks, Fire safety, Fitness for purpose, Flammability, Headwear, Ignitability, Igniting sources, Masks, Materials, Materials specification, Permissibility, Properties, Safety, Safety engineering, Safety measures, Safety of products, Safety requirements, Sample preparation, Soft materials, Specification, Specification (approval), Specimen preparation, Testing, Testing conditions, Toys |
| ICS Codes | 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products 97.200.50 - Toys |
| Language(s) | English + German |
| File Size | 5.3 MB |
