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Offline Coyote

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BPA and Playmobil
« on: December 14, 2011, 23:24:29 »
Bisphonel A- a potentially hazardous chemical, has been getting a lot of attention in my home state over the last year-
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/12/13/business/manufacturers-forced-to-report-use-of-bpa-and-other-toxic-chemicals-in-toys-paints/print/
As this article points out, Playmobil is a major offender in its use-
Wikipedia on BPA:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A
Thoughts?
Been a lot of negative press on Playmobil over the last day or two...
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Re: BPA and Playmobil
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2011, 23:28:47 »
I often wondered this and asked a year ago about the type of plastic Geobra uses. I was told by members in forums that playmobil brand did not have any but I quick sucking on my klickies just in case  :P :loco: :hellol: :(o):

BPA was used for hard clear water bottles or in plastic #7. if you look at the bottom of jugs it has a triangle that represents arrows in an infinite loop with a number in the center. The number is the type of plastic. Number seven had BPA's

Any further info would be appreciated
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Re: BPA and Playmobil
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2011, 00:46:13 »
someone asked... and I use the term loosely... about this on the facebook page and this was the response.

The health and safety of children is our first priority, which is why all our toys undergo intense testing and analysis. The production material, colors as well as the final PLAYMOBIL products themselves are tested according to both U.S. federal toy safety guidelines and European international toy safety rules. PLAYMOBIL toys fulfill, and wherever possible exceed, all existing safety regulations. Playing with PLAYMOBIL toys is not only fun, but safe for children. For more information on this topic, please visit

http://www.toyassociation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Industry_Statements&CONTENTID=16756&TEMPLATE=%2FCM%2FHTMLDisplay.cfm

The indication is basically that the reason Playmobil is an offender according to some is because they went ahead and disclosed everything instead of just giving the minimum info required for levels over the amounts that was requested.
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Re: BPA and Playmobil
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2011, 03:20:10 »
Playmobil is a choking hazzard for children under the reccommended age standards. I'd think that if a child was old enough NOT to eat the parts, they'd also be old enough not to continue sucking on them or injesting them in any way shape or form.  If you think about it, all plastics are chemically-produced....technically I wouldn't want to put plastic in my mouth as much as possible, even plastic dinnerware.  They all have toxins in at least minute amounts, even if they pass the minimum requirements.

But I prefer my PM in plastic.  I don't think I'd want to see PM being made out of wood anytime soon :(
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Re: BPA and Playmobil
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2011, 03:25:39 »
I agree. As long as we aren't eating it, it should be fine. The only possible concern would be with the 123 line, since those will be chewed and sucked on by toddlers.
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Re: BPA and Playmobil
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2011, 08:19:15 »
the line 123 should out of production. if i ever have kids, in that age, will not be playing with playmobil. but later we will play all together...
once i heard that the plastic used was ABS. i don't know if it is true, could anyone check please?
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Re: BPA and Playmobil
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2011, 11:43:12 »
BPA needs to be removed from food containers and sippy cups, teething rings etc, but it seems to be a limited risk in Playmobil-
Unfortunately, there have been several reports here that all talk about Playmobil containing BPA- and I'm SURE it isn't the only toy containing the chemical- does Lego have BPA-
eh, the worst risk is some women might get "little beards"
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/02/22/politics/gov-lepage-dismisses-dangers-of-bpa/
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Re: BPA and Playmobil
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2011, 13:03:21 »
I did some digging and found that Lego claims not to use BPA ... unless they have to make a specialized part that needs it... so the regular bricks don't have it... but almost everything else does, but they didn't/haven't reported yet because it is below the levels that require it. Playmobil's levels are pretty laughable and can only be released from the product if you melt it, or microwave it, or grind it up and eat it for breakfast every day, and since the half-life is 1-10 days ... you would have to keep eating it every day. Also a funny side note... almost all the instruments they use to test for BPA... have BPA in them...  :lol:
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Re: BPA and Playmobil
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2011, 13:26:50 »
Quote from: Baron Marshall on December 15, 2011, 13:03:21
Playmobil's levels are pretty laughable and can only be released from the product if you melt it, or microwave it, or grind it up and eat it for breakfast every day, ..

If someone does that to playmobil, well... what can I say.. They deserve whatever they get!  :lol:
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Re: BPA and Playmobil
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2011, 14:54:13 »
Quote from: BlackPearl2006 on December 15, 2011, 03:20:10
Playmobil is a choking hazzard for children under the reccommended age standards. I'd think that if a child was old enough NOT to eat the parts, they'd also be old enough not to continue sucking on them or injesting them in any way shape or form.  If you think about it, all plastics are chemically-produced....technically I wouldn't want to put plastic in my mouth as much as possible, even plastic dinnerware.  They all have toxins in at least minute amounts, even if they pass the minimum requirements.

But I prefer my PM in plastic.  I don't think I'd want to see PM being made out of wood anytime soon :(

Well not completely true... :-[
I sometimes hold Playmobil in my mouth,
Like if I have dismembered one and am trying to fit some pieces together... :P
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