Masterbatches for Toys: KONSPEC’s ASSURED Range
Masterbatches for toys are specialized plastic formulations combining polymers, pigments, and additives tailored to the unique demands of the toy industry. KONSPEC’s “ASSURED” range of colour masterbatches delivers vibrant, customizable colours to enhance toy aesthetics, available in a wide spectrum and adaptable to specific requirements.
Toy manufacturing is governed by strict safety and quality regulations, such as:
- EN 71-3: A European standard outlining safety requirements for toys, including physical, mechanical, and chemical properties, with limits on heavy metals (e.g., lead, mercury, cadmium) and chemical migration into food or saliva.
- ISO 8124: An international standard providing safety guidelines and testing protocols for toys, including plastic components.
The EN 71-3 standard specifically addresses:
- Physical and Mechanical Properties: Requirements for tensile strength, impact resistance, bending, and flexural strength.
- Chemical Properties: Limits on hazardous substances like heavy metals.
- Migration of Chemicals: Restrictions on chemical leaching into food or saliva.
KONSPEC’s toy industry masterbatches are tested and certified in its state-of-the-art, NABL-accredited in-house laboratory, ensuring compliance with these standards and guaranteeing safety and quality for children’s products.