Aqueous pigment solution complying with the new toys guideline EN 71

EPPSTEIN. In December 2008, the EU toys guideline was passed again and the regulations for the use of preservatives, for example, were tightened. The consequence of this is that Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) may no longer be used in paints and varnishes for children's toys that have to comply with the Standard DIN EN 71-9.

With this in mind, Arichemie has developed a BIT-free aqueous range of pastes Vocaflex EN. Use in children's toys is subject to special controls and is always made with the public interest in view. For this reason, a well-known official institute was assigned with the inspection of the components. Vocaflex was tested for compliance with the provisions of EN 71-9 in terms of colourants, preservatives and primary aromatic amines and was found to comply with the standard.

In accordance with EN 71, Vocaflex is suitable for colouring children's paints, finger paints, window colours, silk paints and other aqueous applications in the creative sector. There are currently approximately 20 colour indices available in red, yellow, orange, violet, green and blue, as well as in black and white. Another 20 are being developed to cover the range of colours that is particularly large in the creative and hobby sector.