![]() See our Homemade Squishies section below to learn how to make them without foam and your own natural safe scents. However, the manufacturer claimed it must have been from heating it up before handling it, but the parent's deny that it was heated. Reports of squishies causing severe chemical burns from liquid inside it have been reported. The agency is in the process of conducting studies to further investigate the actual health impact. The Danish investigation detected harmful chemicals, including dimethylformamide, styrene and toluene which may cause cancer, liver damage, and skin irritation. With smaller bodies and developing organs, children are more sensitive than adults to chemicals, so there may be a high toxic exposure risk with extended time near the toy. If children already have squishes with a strong fragrance, they should use them in a well ventilated area and avoid prolonged contact with them. New squishies should be aired out for a while to allow the chemicals to dissipate until there is no strong smell.Ī Danish agency issued a warning to avoid squishies that have any strong chemical smell to them. Children should not sleep in bed with them. Squishes should never be put in the mouth or ingested. However, the amount of toxic material released from the solid foam form of it found in squishes is very small. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that long-term exposure to polyurethane foam may cause various illnesses and conditions ranging from cancer to asthma. Most squishes are made from polyurethane which is a synthetic material. Early use goes back to World War II airplane coatings. ![]() Polyurethan was invented by a German named Otto Bayer in 1937. Most squishies are made out of Polyurethane. ![]() It was their very squishy feel that gave them their iconic name.
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