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Modelling clay - Polyform oven-bake clay – Sculpey III

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 12 Mar 2009In the weekly report of 13 Mar 2009 (week 9, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Modelling clay - Polyform oven-bake clay
Brand
Sculpey III
Type / model
Reference 573 or 521 depending on colour. Barcode 1589111521 - 1589111573
Description
Rectangular slabs (4.5 x 6 x 2 cm) of 57 g in various colours. Warning: "suitable only for children over the age of 8 years – to be used under adult supervision. Read the instructions before use, follow them, and keep them for reference."
Risk
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains more than 0.1% by weight of di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP), respectively 2.1% and 2.3% in the yellow and green clays. Children could put these materials into their mouths. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, certain phthalates in toys are prohibited.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market
Notifying country
France
Country of origin
United States
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0335/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0335/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0335/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-9 (XML)
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