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When is Vinyl not PVC?

by on May 7, 2009 in Baby Teethers, Bath Gear, EVA, Materials, Phthalates, PVC, Toxic Chemicals

There is a growing awareness of PVC’s toxic nature, but the quest to avoid it is daunting.   In order to successfully stay away from such a pervasive plastic, we need to take a closer look at what it is and where it’s found. Common uses for PVC PVC is everywhere and can be difficult to [...]

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Ask TSL: Are Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Baby Teethers Toxic?

by on February 11, 2008 in Ask TSL, Baby Teethers, EVA, Materials

Ask TSL Q and A

EVA looks and feels an awful lot like PVC, so is it made with the same toxic chemicals? Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) is widely accepted as safe for use in teethers. EVA is a type of plastic that does not require a plasticizer and is bisphenol-a free, so it is considered to be a safer [...]

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