Number
191-EN
Section
General Section
Use
Sector
Manufacture of textiles, leather, fur
Other
Function
Other
Process
Other
Product category
other
Application
Production of stuffed animals
Abstract
Animal dolls for children may contain a number of hazardous chemicals, such as flame-retardants, PVC, phthalates. Using natural materials such as organic cotton, wool and linen the amount of hazardous chemicals can be reduced.
Substituted substances
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
CAS No. 9002-86-2 EC No. Index No.
Chemical group
Polymers
Phthalates
CAS No. EC No. Index No.
Chemical group
Phthalates
DecaBDE
CAS No. 1163-19-5 EC No. 214-604-9 Index No.
Chemical group
Bromine compounds; ethers
Other adverse effects
The substance is: on the OSPAR list of substances of possible concern, endocrine disruptor (SIN List), as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC)
Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)
CAS No. 79-94-7 EC No. 201-236-9 Index No. 604-074-00-0
Chemical group
Brominated flame retardants
Classification: hazard statements
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Other adverse effects
The substance is: on the OSPAR list of substances of possible concern, endocrine disruptor (SIN List), as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)
CAS No. 3194-55-6, 25637-99-4 EC No. 221-695-9, 247-148-4 Index No.
Chemical group
Brominated flame retardants
Other adverse effects
The substance is: fulfilling PBT criteria (EC PBT working group), as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC)
Reliability of information
Evidence of implementation: there is evidence that the solution was implemented and in use at time of publication
Reason substitution
CMR
vPvB
skin/respiratory sensitizing
Other type of alternative
Using natural, organic materials instead of synthetic materials.
Description of Substitution
Cuddly toys with long or synthetic fur often contain allergens and hazardous brominated flame retardants. The bodies are sometimes stuffed with material made from PUR foams which need to be protected against ignition and therefore contain additives like the brominated flame retardants TCEP, TCPP, TDCP and others. Faces, noses and details can be of PVC and may contain phthalates as softeners.
To prevent children from the continuous exposure to those hazardous substances Senger has created fully environmentally friendly stuffed animals. Since the beginning in 1985 Senger has been using solely natural materials. The animal dolls are hand-made from top-quality materials such as sustainably produced cotton, mohair, sheep?s wool and linen. They grow the (organic controlled) cotton in Turkey under German surveillance, the fabrics are then woven and dyed in Germany, as well as the spinning of yarns. The filling material is new sheep wool and derives from sheep used for landscape conservation in the area called Eifel. For the heating pads they use spelt and cherry stones, which of course are also grown organically.
Our factory-owned solar plant produces more energy than is needed for the production of our stuffed animals.
Case/substitution evaluation
This case story is from a producer and describes a company systematic working to reduce the presence of hazardous chemicals in children's toys.
State of implementation
Full capacity
Enterprise using the alternative
Type of information supplier
Producer / distributor
Contact
Date, reviewed
February 27, 2020