Parents, do you know that almost all "Slime" crystal slime Internet celebrity toys on the market currently contain borax, and there are no corresponding regulations to limit the use of borax in China? The content used makes the borax content of these "slime" crystal mud exceed the standard. If used improperly, it can cause poisoning or even death.

What is borax?

Borax is the common name for sodium borate, which is a white or colorless crystalline powder. Because of its high toxicity, it is banned as a food additive in many countries around the world.

Borax is very harmful to human health. If it is continuously ingested, it will accumulate in the body and hinder the action of enzymes in the digestive tract. The symptoms of acute poisoning are boric acid symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, erythema, circulatory system disorders, shock and coma, and there are lethal doses. For adults, the toxic dose is about 1-3 grams, and the lethal dose is 15 grams; the lethal dose for infants and young children is 2-3 grams, and the lethal dose for children is 5 grams.

What impact will the borax component contained in crystal mud have on children?

Borax is a substance that is often used in life, but once it is used improperly, it exceeds the standard. , there will be unimaginable harm. Experts point out that slime crystal mud has a soft texture and easily sticks to the skin. If children come into contact with it frequently, it may cause mild skin allergies. If borax comes into contact with damaged skin, or if you eat without washing your hands after playing with crystal mud, borax will enter the body with the food, and its toxic side effects will appear faster and greater.

In my country’s relevant standards for children’s toys, there are no clear requirements for boron. For the safety of children and adults, experts also expressed the hope that the country can formulate relevant regulations as soon as possible to synchronize with international standards.

What are the common toys that can easily cause harm to children?

1. Slime crystal mud

A kind of sticky toy that can be pinched out at will Styling and blending colors. Its main raw materials are glue, soil, borax, plastic, etc. Some crystal mud even comes with its own straw, which can "blow bubbles". However, the borax component is highly toxic. The stickiness of the crystal mud encourages the borax to stay on the skin, which is more harmful to the child and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, shock and even death!

2. Magnetic steel balls

Also known as magnetic buck ball or magic ball, it is a small educational toy that is magnetic and can attract and arrange each other to form various shapes and has strong magnetism. Once ingested, it will pass through human tissue and be sucked together, causing gastrointestinal perforation or obstruction, and even life-threatening.

3. Fingertip gyro

A decompression gyro that can rotate at high speed on your finger. Experiments have proven that a fingertip gyro on a bayonet can pierce four layers of plastic when rotated. Paper may cause damage to skin or eyes if not careful.

4. Water Elf (water-absorbent bomb)

Water Elf is not a toy in the strict sense, but a water-absorbent resin used to retain water in potted plants. The particles of the Water Elf that are not soaked in water are very small. , it is easy to be accidentally swallowed, enter the respiratory tract, absorb water and expand, causing suffocation; if it enters the digestive tract, it will cause intestinal obstruction and intestinal dilation, with disastrous consequences. If the water elf is broken, it looks soft but is very sticky and very sharp. If you rub your eyes when it enters your eyes, it can scratch your eyeballs and even cause blindness.

Although children love to play with toys, parents should also pay attention to choosing safer toys for their children!