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Survey, emission and health assessment of chemical substances in baby products

Title:
Survey, emission and health assessment of chemical substances in baby products

Key Subjects:
Babyproducts

Key Subjects in Danish:
Babypodukter

Abstract:
The products in the survey are primarily baby products intended for children at the age of 0 to 1 year. 13 products were selected to the analysis, the products were pillows for baby feeding, baby carriers, nursing pillows, baby mattresses, aprons to perambulators and disposable foam washcloths. The products were analysed for i.a. colourants, organic tin compounds, flame retardants and were screened for phthalates and organic compounds. Additionally, migration tests were carried out in saliva and sweat. All analysed baby products contain measurable quantities of more than one compound classified as hazardous to health and/or environment. None of the products have a content of chemicals that will pose a risk but the release of formaldehyde from pillows for baby feeding were in concentrations than may contribute significantly to the acceptable daily intake.

Abstract in Danish:
De produkter, der indgår i undersøgelsen er primært babyprodukter, som er beregnet til børn i alderen 0-1 år. Der blev til analyserne udtaget 13 produkter, indenfor kategorierne ammepuder, bæreseler, puslepuder, madrasser, forlædere til barnevogne og engangsskumvaskeklude. Produkterne blev afhængig af materiale bl.a. analyseret for farvestoffer, organiske tinforbindelser, flammehæmmere, screenet for organiske forbindelser og ftalater. Herudover er der foretaget migrationsforsøg til spyt og sved. Alle de analyserede produkter indeholder målelige mængder af stoffer, der er klassificeret som farligt for sundhed eller miljø. Ingen af produkterne indeholder dog så høje koncentrationer, at det udgør en risiko, men fra ammepuderne afgives formaldehyd i koncentrationer, der bidrager væsentligt til det acceptable daglige indtag.

Series title and no.:
Survey of Chemical Substances in Consumer Products, No. 90 2008

Publisher:
Danish Environmental Protection Agency

Performing organization(s):
Danish Technological Institute

Copyright:
Danish Environmental Protection Agency

Creators:
Kathe Tønning
Eva Pedersen
Anette Drøjdahl Lomholt
Bjørn Malmgren-Hansen
Per Woin
Lise Møller
Nils Bernth

Contributor:
Schultz Grafisk (web)

Language:
eng

URL:
http://www.mst.dk/

ISBN nr. Electronic version:
978-87-7052-717-0

ISBN nr. Printed version:
978-87-7052-718-7

Version:
1.0

Version/edition:
2008-03-09

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