Today's stationery products are novel in styles and diverse in variety. However, under the glamorous appearance, some stationery with hidden safety hazards poses potential hazards to children's health.
Recently, the Shanghai Institute of Quality Supervision and Inspection Technology conducted market research and testing specifically for student supplies with play functions, and found that more than 50% of stationery products did not meet the standards and there were multiple safety risks.
Adding plasticizers to stationery affects health
According to reports, in the samples tested this time, it was found that in order to make the rubber softer and more flexible, some companies added hazardous substances phthalate plasticizers in the production process, which exceeded the limit by more than 350 times.
Data shows that phthalates, as the main plasticizers of PVC, may enter the human body through the mouth, nose, and skin. Prolonged exposure can interfere with human endocrine and cause damage to the cardiovascular, liver and urinary systems. . Experts say that if children are exposed to such products that exceed the standard for a long time, it may affect the development of the reproductive system and even precocious puberty.
It is understood that the use of plasticizers such as phthalates on stationery containing polyvinyl chloride can make the stationery have a higher "appearance", a more beautiful color and a softer feel. The production of such "high-value" stationery is to attract students to purchase.
"High-value" articles have high sales
How many "high-value" stationery like this is on the market? How are the sales? The reporter visited several stationery wholesale stores near Jinsong, Chaoyang District, Beijing, and found that many of the stationery is not only bright in color, but also with various patterns and shapes, and some products reveal a variety of fragrances, which is really dazzling.
A person in charge of a stationery store told reporters: "Students like these pretty good-looking stationery. For example, erasers made into peppers, peanuts, corn, mahjong, etc., book covers and pencil bags with colorful cartoon patterns are very popular. , Especially the pens and books with popular cartoon characters are very popular among lower grade students."