In the past, the toy industry has repeatedly debated the risks posed by certain plasticizers.  On several occasions, products containing additives deemed to be potentially harmful have had to be taken off the shelves. As a result, demand is high for safe alternatives.

Usually, that means manufacturers opt for plasticizers that have been approved for use in food contact applications. However, there are very few plasticizers that meet the strict requirements set out by the appropriate authorities in both the United States and Europe.

Tested safe
The phthalate-free plasticizer Mesamoll II from LANXESS meets the strictest standards. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that the product’s chemical components do not pose a risk to humans when it is used correctly in toys or in packaging for dry and water-based foodstuffs.

Mesamoll II has held food approval from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) since 2007. Consequently, Mesamoll II is one of the few plasticizers deemed suitable for use in food packaging in both the United States and the European Union. This comprehensive approval also paves the way for the product’s widespread use in toys.

As it is environmentally friendly and non-harmful to health, Mesamoll II is also the plasticizer of choice for waterbeds. The phthalate-free plasticizer is an excellent alternative for products that come into close contact with the skin. What’s more, the positive properties of Mesamoll also ensure a higher service life for high-quality waterbeds.