BSI Education

Materials

BS EN 71.1 states that:
Toys and material used in toys shall be visually clean and free from infestation. The material is assessed visually by the unaided eye rather than under magnification.

Plastic

  • Melamine formaldehyde
  • Cellulose acetate
  • Acrylonitrile butadienestryrene - ABS
  • Urea-formaldehyde - UF
  • Nylon polyamide
  • Polypropelene

 

  • Acrylic - polymethyl methacrylate
  • Polythene
  • Polystyrene
  • PVC - Polyvinyl chloride
  • Epoxy resin
  • Polyester resin

Metal

  • Cast iron
  • Tin Plate
  • Casting alloy
  • Copper
  • Steel

 

  • Aluminium
  • Tin
  • Medium Carbon Steel
  • Mild Steel
  • Brass

Wood

  • Plywood
  • Medium Density Fibreboard - MDF
  • Chipboard
  • Insulation Board

 

  • Blockboard
  • Hardboard
  • Hardwood
  • Softwood