Proposition 65 Safety Tests for Silicone
California Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires businesses to warn about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Ensuring compliance with Proposition 65 is crucial for silicone product manufacturers to guarantee consumer safety.
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Testing Methods for Proposition 65 Safety Tests
To ensure compliance with Proposition 65, we use advanced methods such as Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). These techniques accurately detect and quantify hazardous substances in silicone products.
Tested Substances and Results of Proposition 65 Safety Tests
The tables below summarize the results of our Proposition 65 compliance testing, confirming that no targeted substances were detected.
| Tested Substance | Method Used | Result (mg/kg) | MDL (mg/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lead (Pb) | CPSC-CH-E1002-08.3/ICP-OES | N.D. | 5 |
| Di-2-ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) | CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4/GC-MS | N.D. | 30 |
| Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) | CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4/GC-MS | N.D. | 30 |
| Benzylbutyl Phthalate (BBP) | CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4/GC-MS | N.D. | 30 |
| Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) | CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4/GC-MS | N.D. | 30 |
| Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) | CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4/GC-MS | N.D. | 30 |
| Di-n-hexyl Phthalate (DnHP) | CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4/GC-MS | N.D. | 30 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | US EPA 3052:1996 & US EPA 6010D:2018/ICP-OES | N.D. | 2 |
See also:
- Importance of Biocompatibility Testing
- Comprehensive Guide to GC-MS Testing in Silicone
- Environmental Safety Standards for Silicone
- ICP-OES for Silicone Rubber Test Report (Sample)
- Silicone Rubber Products and RoHS: Regulatory Compliance Guidelines
- Silicone Testing for Medical Devices
- Understanding EN 71-3 Testing Methods for Silicone Rubber