What Plastic Is Used for Toys

What Plastic Is Used for Toys

Plastic toys are toys made of plastic as the main raw material. Currently, the three most demanded toys in the toy market are electric toys, plush toys, and plastic toys. Among them, plastic toys have become a popular toy variety due to their safety, environmental protection, economy, and beautiful appearance. Several types of plastics are commonly used for making toys, each with its characteristics and suitability for different applications.

Material classification of plastic toys

● Polyethylene (PE): Polyethylene is a versatile and widely used plastic known for its flexibility, durability, and resistance to moisture. It is commonly used to make toys such as dolls, action figures, and building blocks.

● Polypropylene (PP): Polypropylene is a lightweight and durable plastic with excellent resistance to chemicals and fatigue. It is often used to make toys such as food containers, water bottles, and toy cars.

● Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): PVC is a widely used plastic known for its versatility and durability. It can be rigid or flexible depending on its formulation and is commonly used to make toys such as action figures, inflatable toys, and dolls.

● Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS): ABS is a tough and impact-resistant plastic that is commonly used in the manufacturing of toys such as building blocks, toy cars, and electronic devices. ABS has high hardness and toughness, and the products made have good dimensional stability, can maintain highly consistent dimensions, are resistant to high temperatures, low temperatures, fall and wear, and are non-toxic. In addition to building blocks, some plastic toys such as models, cars, and reptiles also choose ABS.

● Polycarbonate (PC): Polycarbonate is a strong and transparent plastic known for its impact resistance and heat tolerance. It is commonly used to make toys such as baby bottles, teething rings, and safety goggles.

● Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): PET is a lightweight and durable plastic commonly used in the manufacturing of toys such as water bottles, model kits, and packaging materials.

● Polyurethane (PU): Polyurethane is a versatile plastic known for its flexibility, durability, and resistance to abrasion. It is commonly used to make toys such as foam balls, soft toys, and play mats.

The dangers of inferior plastic toys

Toys made of inferior plastic may contain excessive amounts of polyvinyl chloride, formaldehyde, benzene, lead, mercury, chromium, and other harmful substances. Regular exposure may cause skin allergies in children.

When children use toys, parents should guide them not to habitually put the toys in their mouths and chew them for a long time to avoid introducing toxic and harmful substances into the body.

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