Stevenson, Todd /'J
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~ i ' s s ~ Milne [missyswanberg@yahoo.com]
Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:54 PM
Lead Determinations
Section 101 Determinations of Certain Materials or Products NPR
I run a small sewing business. I create one of a kind outfits for children. The price range of my outfits is $50 to
$100. This new law would require me to spend well over $300 to have that one set tested. Clearly, this will
cause a significant hardship for my small .business.
My small income is what puts food on my table for my family of 5. Please consider putting fabrics, including
printeddyed fabrics, zippers, buttons, elastic, etc. on the list of itmes not needing testing.
Blessings!
Missy
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LOIS JARVIS [loisjarvis@usa.net]
Sunday, January 1 1,2009 12: 14 AM
Lead Determinations
Impact on Small Businesses
D. Impact on Small Businesses
Under the Regulatory F l e x i b i l i t y Act (RFA) , when an agency issues a proposed rule, it
generally must prepare an i n i t i a l regulatory f l e x i b i l i t y analysis describing the impact the
proposed rule i s expected t o have on small entities.
5 U.S.C. 603. The RFA does not require a regulatory f l e x i b i l i t y analysis if the head of the
agency c e r t i f i e s that the rule w i l l not Have a significant effect on a substantial number of
small entities.
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The Commission's Directorate f o r Economic Analysis prepared a preliminary assessment of the
impact o f relieving certain materials or products from the testing requirements of section
102 of the CPSIA if they were found t o be inherently under the lead content l i m i t s
prescribed. The number of small businesses that w i l l be d i r e c t l y affected by the rule i s
unknown but could be considerable. However, it w i l l not result i n any increase i n the costs
of production for any f i r m . I t s only effect on businesses, including small businesses, w i l l
be t o reduce the costs that would have been associated with testing the materials under
section 102 of the CPSIA. Based on the foregoing assessment, the Commission preliminarily
finds that the proposed rule would not have a significant impact on a substantial number of
small
TO THE COMMISSION'S DIRECTORATE FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS:
What about individual a r t i s t who make baby q u i l t s or hand dye cotton onies f o r infants? These
are the small e n t i t i e s that the CPSC w i l l have a significant effect on. Many of these artisan
support themselves by s e l l i n g hand crafted items. The high cost o f testing EACH item w i l l
p u l l a drab blanket of colorlessness i n t o the l i v e s of many children and force the artisan t o
find another way t o support themselves that they w i l l not enjoy as much as creating beautiful
and colorful items f o r children.
Sincerely,
Lois Jarvis
Madison, W I
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Robert Carriveau [robel2@centurytel.net]
Sunday, January 11,2009 8:06 AM
Lead Determinations
exempt products
How about non toxic acrylic paint that you get from craft stores or any paint from the U.S. as it
contains no lead.
and wood from the lumber co. That has no lead in it so why should it be tested. Looks like you have a
lot opf work to do to refine HR4040. That will put a lot of crafters out of business and a loss of income
to them and the state.
Robert Carriveau
Stevenson, s odd Pf
From: Shawn Foy [shawnmu97@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 11,2009 9:57 AM
To: Lead Determinations
Subject: Section 101 {a) Determinations
Attachments: MSDS.txt; Faultless Heavy Spray Starch.pdf
Here are some test results from 1 company that I and most ribbon buyers use.
Thank You
Shawn
http://search.ebav.com/ W00QsassZshawnmu97QQfrpvZ5OQQfsopZ10QfsooZ1 QQrdZO
~aultless~ Heavy Spray Starch
MSDS Number: 20822
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Page 1
November 11, 2008
1, MANUFACTURER / PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Identification
Product Name: ~aultless~ Heavy Spray Starch
Product Number: 20822,20220,20520,20521,20722,
20729,20754,20802,208161208291
20830,20832,20854,20856,20926,
27764,28822,28864,28884,29540
Company Identification
Faultless Starch / Bon Ami Co.
1025 W 8th Street
Kansas City, MO 64101 USA
1-816-842-1230 (For product information)
1-800-424-9300 or 1-703-527-3887 (For emergencies)
Reason For Issue. ..: Add CPSIA regulatory information
Approval Date . . . . . . : November 11, 2008
Supercedes Date....: November 11, 2008
MSDS Number ........ : 20822 ......... RTN Number : 00020822 (Official Copy)
NFPA Rating:
Health - 1, Flammability - 0, Reactivity - 1
2.. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
BUTANE
PROPANE
ISOBUTANE
Amount
Confidential
Confidential
Confidential
CAS Number
106-97-8
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
BUTANE
OSHA PEL: 800 ppm
PROPANE
OSHA PEL: 1000 ppm
~aultless" Heavy Spray Starch
MSDS Number: 20822
Page 2
November 11, 2008
3. PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FORM .................. : Aerosol
COLOR ................. : Clear to hazy
ODOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Pleasant
BOILING POINT ......... : 212 F
SOLUBILITY IN WATER ... : 95% - 96%
SPECIFIC GRAVITY . . . . . . : 1.008 g/ml (Water = 1)
PH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : -6.5
4. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
COC Flash Point: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR
LEL: N/A
UEL: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Water, carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Use procedures recommended when aerosols are present.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
As with all aerosols, fire or excessive heat can cause containers to
rupture.
5. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY:
Stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Exposure to heat.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):
Oxygen and strong oxidizing materials.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:
If incinerated, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide will be generated.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
~aultless" Heavy Spray Starch
MSDS Number: 20822
Page 3
November 11, 2008
6 . HEALTH HAZARD DATA
INHALATION RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
No hazard in normal industrial use.
SKIN / EYE CONTACT RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
Not a skin or eye irritant.
SKIN ABSORPTION RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
None known ..
INGESTION RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
Not toxic according to Federal Hazardous Substance and Labeling Act.
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC) :
Not an eye, skin, or respiratory irritant, nor toxic by ingestion
according to Federal Hazardous Substances & Labeling Act Regulations. No
health hazards known after many years of constant exposure to production
employees, laboratory personnel, and consumers.
CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION:
Not listed by IARC or NTP as a carcinogen.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
None known.
EYE CONTACT FIRST AID:
Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.
INHALATION FIRST AID:
No specific treatment is necessary since this 'material is not likely to be
hazardous by inhalation.
7 . PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
ACTIONS IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
No special requirements.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
No special method required. Liquid can be flushed into sewer because no
hazardous materials are contained in the liquid phase.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Contents under pressure. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures
above 120 Deg F (as required with all aerosols). Use reasonable care when
using.
~ a u l t l e s s ~ Heavy Spray Starch Page 4
MSDS Number: 20822 November 11, 2008
(section 7 continued)
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Avoid spraying into eyes and inhaling spray. Read and follow label
CAUTIONS carefully.
8. CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Not required.
VENTILATION:
All aerosol products should be used with adequate ventilation.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Not required.
EYE PROTECTION:
Recommend approved safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT:
None required.
WORK / HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
Observe resonable care, cleanliness, and caution.
9. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
PRODUCT LABEL. ......... : Faultlessm Heavy Spray Starch
D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME ... : Consumer Commodity
D.O.T. HAZARD CLASS .... : ORM-D
UN NUMBER....... ....... : N/A
10. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CHENICAL INVENTORY INFORMATION:
This material or all of its components are listed on the Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA).
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
No toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of section 313
Title I11 and of 40 CFR 372 are present. This product was evaluated by
the Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company and is certified to be in compliance
with the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
Section 102(a) (l), as applicable. This product was manufactured at the
location listed in Section 1 of this MSDS. The date of manufacture is
stamped on the product container. No testing is required to certify
compliance with the above-mentioned regulation.
F'aultless@ Heavy Spray Starch
MSDS Number: 20822
Page 5
November 11, 2008
11. DISCLAIMER
The information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not
warranted to be whether originating with the company or not. Recipients
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http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2007/janqtr/pdf/16cfr1616.1.pdf
1616.61 Enforcement policy.
1616.62 Policy regarding retail display requirement
for items.
1616.63 Policy regarding garment production
unit identification.
1616.64 Policy regarding recordkeeping requirements.
1616.65 Policy scope of the standard.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission § 1616.2
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Information Service, 5285 Port Royal
Street, Springfield VA 22151. The ordering
number for PS 54–72 (CS 153–48), on girls’ apparel
sizing, is COM 73–50603; the ordering
number for PS 36–70 (CS 155–50), on boys’ apparel
sizing, is PB 86125648.
Copies available from the National Technical Subpart A—The Standard
A
67 Stat. 112, as amended, 81 Stat. 569–570; 15
U.S.C. 1193.
UTHORITY: Sec. 429, Pub. L. 105–276; Sec. 4, § 1616.1 Scope and application.
(a) This Standard provides a test
method to determine the flammability
of children’s sleepwear, sizes 7 through
14 and fabric or related material intended
or promoted for use in such
children’s sleepwear.
(b) All sleepwear items as defined in
§ 1616.2(c), are subject to the requirements
of this Standard.
(c) Children’s sleepwear items which
meet all the requirements of the
Standard for the Flammability of Children’s
Sleepwear: Sizes 0 through 6X
(FF 3–71) (subpart A of part 1615 of this
chapter) are in compliance with this
Standard. FF 3–71 was issued July 29,
1971 (36 FR 14062), and amended July 21,
1972 (37 FR 14624).
(d) As used in this Standard,
pass and fail
while
acceptance or rejection of a production
unit under the sampling plan.
(e) The flammability standards for
clothing textiles and vinyl plastic film,
parts 1610 and 1611 of this chapter, are
superseded by this part 1616 insofar as
they apply to items defined in
§ 1616.2(c).
refer to the test criteria for specimensaccept and reject refer to the § 1616.2 Definitions.
In addition to the definitions given in
section 2 of the Flammable Fabrics
Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 1191), the
following definitions apply for purposes
of this Standard:
(a) Children’s sleepwear means any
product of wearing apparel size 7
through 14, such as nightgowns, pajamas,
or similar or related items, such
as robes, intended to be worn primarily
for sleeping or activities related to
sleeping, except:
(1) Diapers and underwear; and
(2) ‘‘Tight-fitting garments’’ as defined
by section 1616.2(m), below.
(b)
defined as 7 through 14 in Department
of Commerce Voluntary Product
Standards PS 54–72 and PS 36–70, previously
identified as Commercial
Standards, CS 153–48, ‘‘Body Measurements
for the Sizing of Girls’ Apparel’’
and CS 155–50, ‘‘Body Measurements for
the Sizing of Boys’ Apparel’’, respectively.
Sizes 7 through 14 means the sizes 1
(c)
sleepwear or any fabric of related
material intended or promoted
for use in children’s sleepwear.
(d)
such as ribbons, laces, embroidery, or
ornaments. This definition does not include
(1) individual pieces less than 2
inches in their longest dimension, provided
that such pieces do not constitute
or cover in aggregate a total of
more than 20 square inches of the item
or (2) functional materials (findings),
such as zippers, buttons or elastic
bands, used in the construction of garments.
(e)
char length and the maximum char
length which a sample of specimen may
exhibit in order to pass an individual
test.
(f)
from the original lower edge of the
specimen exposed to the flame in accordance
with the procedure specified
in § 1616.5
the tear or void in the charred, burned,
or damaged area, the tear being made
in accordance with the procedure specified
in § 1615.5(c)(2)
and evaluation.
Item means any product of children’sTrim means decorative materials,Test criteria means the averageChar length means the distanceTest procedure to the end ofSpecimen burning (g)
of glowing of parts of a specimen after
flaming has ceased.
(h)
unseamed length of fabric, one
or more of which make up a unit.
(i)
any quantity of finished fabric up to
4,600 linear m. (5,000 linear yds.) for
Normal Sampling or 9,200 linear m.
(10,000 linear yds.) for Reduced Sampling
which has a specific identity that
remains unchanged throughout the
unit except for color or print pattern
as specified in § 1616.4(a). For purposes
of this definition, finished fabric means
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16 CFR Ch. II (1–1–07 Edition) Pt. 1616
the facts and circumstances present in
each case. Relevant factors include:
(i) The nature of the product and its
suitability for use by children for
sleeping or activities related to sleeping;
(ii) The manner in which the product
is distributed and promoted; and
(iii) The likelihood that the product
will be used by children primarily for
sleeping or activities related to sleeping
in a substantial number of cases.
(3) The factors set forth in this policy
statement are guidelines only, and are
not elements of the definition of the
term ‘‘children’s sleepwear’’ in
§ 1615.1(a) of the Standard. For this reason,
a particular fabric or garment
may meet the definition of ‘‘children’s
sleepwear’’ set forth in the Standard,
even though all factors listed in this
policy statement are not present.
(d) Retailers, distributors, and wholesalers,
as well as manufacturers, importers,
and other persons (such as converters)
introducing a fabric or garment
into commerce which does not
meet the requirements of the flammability
standards for children’s
sleepwear, have an obligation not to
promote or sell such fabric or garment
for use as an item of children’s
sleepwear. Also, retailers, distributors,
and wholesalers are advised not to advertise,
promote, or sell as an item of
children’s sleepwear any item which a
manufacturer, importer, or other person
(such as a converter) introducing
the item into commerce has indicated
by label, invoice, or, otherwise, does
not meet the requirements of the children’s
sleepwear flammability standards
and is not intended or suitable for
use as sleepwear. ‘‘Infant garments’’ as
defined by § 1615.1(c) and ‘‘tight-fitting’’
garments as defined by § 1615.1(o) are
exempt from the standard which requires
flame resistance. They may be
marketed as sleepwear for purposes of
this section. Additionally, retailers are
advised:
(1) To segregate, by placement in different
parts of a department or store,
fabrics and garments covered by the
children’s sleepwear standards from all
fabrics and garments that are beyond
the scope of the children’s sleepwear
standards but which resemble items of
children’s sleepwear;
(2) To utilize store display signs indicating
the distinction between types of
fabrics and garments, for example by
indicating which are sleepwear items
and which are not; and
(3) To avoid the advertisement or
promotion of a fabric or garment that
does not comply with the children’s
sleepwear flammability standard in a
manner that may cause the item to be
viewed by the consumer as an item of
children’s sleepwear.
(Sec. 5, Pub.L. 90–189, 81 Stat. 569, 15 U.S.C.
1194; sec. 30(b), Pub.L. 92–573, 86 Stat. 1231, 15
U.S.C. 2079(b); 5 U.S.C. 553)
[49 FR 10250, Mar. 20, 1984, as amended at 64
FR 2832, Jan. 19, 1999; 64 FR 34533, June 28,
1999]
PART 1616—STANDARD FOR THE
FLAMMABILITY OF CHILDREN’S
SLEEPWEAR: SIZES 7 THROUGH 14
(FF 5–74)
Subpart A—The Standard
Sec.
1616.1 Scope and application.
1616.2 Definitions.
1616.3 General requirements.
1616.4 Sampling and acceptance procedures.
1616.5 Test procedure.
1616.6 Labeling requirements.
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-- reduction in lipid content;
-- impaired anti-oxidant defense systems;
-- damage to the hippocampus;
-- damage to the purkinje cells;
-- increased uptake of aluminum;
-- formation of beta-amyloid plaques (the classic brain abnormality in Alzheimer's disease);
-- exacerbation of lesions induced by iodine deficiency; and
-- accumulation of fluoride in the pineal gland.
Subpart B—Rules and Regulations
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1616.31 Labeling, recordkeeping, retail display
and guaranties.
1616.32 Method for establishment and use of
alternate laundering procedures under
section 5(c)(4)(ii) of the standard.
1616.35 Use of alternate apparatus, procedures,
or criteria for testing under the
standard.
1616.36 Use of alternate apparatus or procedures
for tests for guaranty purposes.
Subpart C—Interpretations and Policies
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