Study 3 BPA-Free Coffee Cup

Handbook for the Chemical Analysis of Plastic and Polymer Additives 

Case Study 4 Polymers Used in Infant Chew/Teething Toys 

The authors were asked to evaluate a well-known and popular baby chew toy which is available online and at a number of nationally known retail stores. Our first purchase was made online and several portions of the toy fi om several different areas were subjected to thermal desorption GC/ MS as described in Chapter 2 of this book. 

An online survey of these types of toys revealed that counterfeit toys ( fakes , knoek-offs ) represent a well-documented problem within the industry. If our initial test results are indeed from a counterfeit toy, it represents more than just lost revenue for die manufacturer. Health and safety as well as liability issues are real possibilities. However, if the results were from a legitimately manufactured toy, then it is die responsibility of the company to ensure that the pedigree of all raw materials is accurately determined and controlled. This is essential to prevent the inclusion of unknown and potentially harmful compounds into die final product 

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