GB6675.14-2014
Safety of toys―Part 14：Requirements and test methods of finger paints
玩具安全 第14部分：指画颜料技术要求及测试方法
GB 6675.14-2014 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety of toys―Part 14：Requirements and test methods of finger paints. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2016.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the technical requirements and test methods for finger paints designed for use by children under 14 years of age. It applies to the substances and materials within the finger paints themselves. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers of finger paints intended for the Chinese market. It does not apply to other components or materials of finger paint products that are not the paint itself.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines strict chemical and physical requirements to ensure safety. General requirements prohibit the inclusion of hazardous substances. For colorants, the standard bans substances with acute toxicity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, and other specific health hazards, and restricts the use of certain azo dyes that can degrade into harmful primary aromatic amines. Preservatives are limited to a specific list provided in the standard's appendices, with strict maximum allowable limits. Other ingredients like binders, extenders, humectants, and surfactants must not be carcinogenic, toxic, corrosive, or sensitizing. The standard also mandates a pH value between 4.0 and 10.0. Manufacturers must ensure migration limits for specific elements like antimony, arsenic, barium, and lead are not exceeded. Furthermore, the standard sets strict limits on free primary aromatic amines, completely banning certain listed amines and capping the total amount of others. Finally, to prevent ingestion, finger paints must not have a sweet taste or smell and must contain a bittering agent, such as naringin or denatonium benzoate, which must remain effective even when diluted 100 times.
Testing methods
Testing methods are specified for each requirement. Colorants and azo dyes are tested according to the procedures in Appendix D, with 4-aminoazobenzene tested per GB/T 23344. Preservatives are tested according to the Cosmetic Hygiene Standards. The pH value is determined using GB/T 1717. Migration of specific elements is tested according to GB 6675.4. Free primary aromatic amines are also tested using the methods detailed in Appendix D, which involve reduction, extraction, and chromatographic analysis (HPLC/DAD or GC/MS).
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 6675.14-2014?
This standard regulates finger paints designed for use by children under 14 years of age. It specifically covers the substances and materials within the finger paints.
Are there specific labeling requirements for finger paints under this standard?
Yes, labeling must comply with the mandatory clauses of GB 5296.5. Additionally, packaging must include a warning that children under 3 years old should use the product under adult supervision, and a list of preservatives and bittering agents must be declared.
What are the restrictions on primary aromatic amines in finger paints?
The standard completely bans certain listed primary aromatic amines (like benzidine and 2-naphthylamine). For other primary aromatic amines, the total concentration cannot exceed 20 mg/kg, and no single amine can exceed 10 mg/kg.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- Y57
- ICS
- 97.200.50
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology