How to Detect Harmful Plasticizers in Sporting Goods and Toys

When choosing toys for children and pets, as well as sports equipment, it's important to consider the quality of the materials used. Many of these products are made of flexible plastics that make them easy to use, but may pose a potential health risk

Safety First!

When selecting toys for children and pets, as well as sports equipment, it's important to pay attention to the material quality. Many of these products are made of flexible plastics to enhance user-friendliness. Common items include sensory-stimulating chew toys, action figures with comfortable soft-grip surfaces, and a variety of balls.

A widely used material for manufacturing such items is polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC, which gains its elasticity from the addition of plasticizers. However, these plasticizers are not covalently bound to the polymer chain, which can lead to them releasing over time or being leached out by contact with liquids like saliva and sweat.