Plastic ball
Pink and black plastic ball with spiderweb pattern. Diameter approx. 10 cm.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Origin
- Unknown
Hazard: The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.134%, 0.3% and 20.2% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
What is this? A plastic ball toy may have too much of three chemicals called phthalates. These chemicals can harm children’s bodies.
What's happening? The ball’s plastic has unsafe levels of DEHP, DBP, and DIBP. These can hurt kids if they play with it.
Does this affect me? If you have this ball at home, your child might be at risk. It was sold in Denmark.
What should I do? Stop using the ball right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the product contains an excessive amount of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (measured values up to 0.134%, 0.3% and 20.2% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. · Origin: Unknown
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