Foam for kiddies toy

[toyman3]

Hi all ,
I am working on a childrens toy , which uses a foam projectile . I am looking for a suitable material which is obviously light weight , but can be painted , but is tough enough to withstand a small child chewing on it ! . Obviously as this is toy we need to be sure the material will pass all the relvent safety tests etc . So far I have looked at PU and EVA , but are there any others which would be worth considering ?

Thanks in advance .

 

[Compositepro]

I would consider polyethylene foam for it's non-toxic characteristics. It used for those foam noodles that are sold as swim toys. PU is made from toxic monomers and tends to degrade back into them.

 

[patprimmer]

PE or EVA would be my choice.

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[MikeHalloran]

Definitely PE.
But you can't paint it.
Okay, you can, but the paint won't stick.
... especially when chewed.
Flaking paint doesn't belong in a child's anything.
So buy it colored.


Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA