prBAS EN 71-5:2027

This document specifies requirements and test methods for toy materials (substances and mixtures) 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 document 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; - slime kits.