Eva is considered to be a safe alternative to pvc as it doesn t require plasticizers like phthlates and it s bpa free.
Eva foam mats toxic.
Formamide is used to make the foam soft but it s considered to be carcinogenic and a developmental toxin.
When i was pregnant with my first i got an eva foam mat the we sell mats 36 sq ft alphabet and number floor mat.
While there is some potential for formamide exposure these risks are negligible and likely aren t a concern.
However a few years ago it was found that eva foam contained formamide.
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Eva foam play mats are also commonly touted as being non toxic.
Please note that i said sometimes.
After researching the issue eva foam ethylene vinyl acetate is generally considered to be a safe material for use in baby mats and toys.
There s been some recent talk about the safety of eva foam in toys and foam floor tiles.
A company can claim that its mats are formamide free but it can do so because formamide is only tested to a certain level.
However after reading about the recall on foam mats in europe on 2011 i did not feel too happy with having a foam mat because eva foam mats have been known to contain formamide.
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I m sure you ve heard about the eu s recent ban of eva foam playmats related to the presence of formamide a known carcinogenic chemical.
From what we can tell eva foam not standard eva sheet material is the source of concern because formamide is sometimes used to make the foam more pliable.
However eva foam has been found to off gas formamide.
And european safety standards.
Currently there are no 100 formamide free eva foam mats on the market.
We have our reserves on this actually because eva has been found to off gas formamide.