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Follow on Google News | Phthalates in Hearing Protection Products Limited under California Prop 65A recent Prop 65 settlement reveals a consent agreement for phthalates in hearing protection products. Reformulated products are to contain less than 0.1% of each of the agreed phthalates, including DINP.
Toxic Phthalates Can Cause Cancer The Prop 65 list contains approximately 850 chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This list includes six phthalates: - Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) - Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) - Di(2-ethylhexyl) - Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) - Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) - Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) Phthalates are a group of chemicals that are used in plastics to make them soft and flexible. They are also used as solvents in paints and similar surface coating materials to make them more spreadable. Regulation of Phthalates under California Proposition 65 Over the years, consumer products containing phthalates (http://www.sgs.com/ On 12 December 2013, diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (newsletter.sgs.com/ - Businesses have been required to provide a ‘clear and reasonable warning’ before knowingly and intentionally exposing anyone to DINP. - California Attorney-generals, non-governmental organizations, and individuals acting in the public interest have been allowed to begin enforcement actions (newsletter.sgs.com/ In May 2015, a Prop 65 settlement (www.sgs.com/ In July 2015, a Prop 65 settlement involving DEHP, DINP and DIDP in hearing protection products was reached. Under the terms of the settlement, reformulated hearing protection products with vinyl / PVC ear cushions or ear plugs are to contain no more than 0.1% (1000 ppm) each of DEHP, DINP and DIDP. Highlights of the settlement are summarized below. Phthalate: DIDP, DEHP and DINP Scope: Hearing protection products containing vinyl / PVC ear cushions or ear plugs Reformulation: Reference: (1) California - Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Proposition 65 (oehha.ca.gov/ About SGS Toys & Juvenile Products Throughout a global network of laboratories, SGS is able to provide a range of services, including analytical and chemical testing (http://www.sgs.com/ Please do not hesitate to contact an SGS expert for further information. Website: www.sgs.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/ SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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