EN 71-5:2013

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the substances and materials used in chemical toys (sets) other than experimental sets. These substances and mixtures are:-those classified as dangerous by the EC-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.NOTEThe 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 Part of EN 71 applies to:-plaster of Paris (gypsum) moulding sets;-ceramic and vitreous enamelling materials supplied in miniature workshop sets;-oven-hardening plasticised PVC modelling clay sets;-plastic moulding sets;-embedding sets;-adhesives, paints, lacquers, varnishes, thinners and cleaning agents (solvents), supplied or recommended in model sets.