The TPE raw material pellets produced by Dongguan JuYe Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. are environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and food-grade. The TPE raw material pellets produced by our company are widely applicable and can be recommended for different product outcomes based on specific needs, with a hardness range of 20-100A (adjustable according to customer requirements). Our company supports custom production based on samples, tailoring exclusive products for you, and also provides free technical support. All employees of Dongguan JuYe look forward to your visit!

Toys are items specifically designed for play, and they can also help children learn some knowledge through play. However, due to safety concerns in some toys, many countries around the world have established toy safety standards. Toys must undergo inspection, and those meeting the standards are marked accordingly; otherwise, they are not allowed to be produced, sold, or imported. Most countries adopt the "International Toy Safety Standard" formulated by the International Council of Toy Industries.

As environmental requirements in the toy industry become increasingly strict, in addition to the usual ROHS and EN71 environmental standards, the EU REACH regulation has expanded the list of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) to 38 substances in recent years. Traditional toys often use PVC soft rubber as the raw material, which often struggles to meet ROHS, REACH, and EN71 testing standards in terms of heavy metal content, phthalate toxic substance detection, and SVHC detection. TPR soft rubber, on the other hand, complies with environmental standards and is a new eco-friendly material that can replace PVC soft rubber. After years of research and development, Dongguan JuYe Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully developed a food-grade TPE/TPR specifically for children's toys.

TPR soft rubber is a type of thermoplastic elastomer, a composite functional material modified from SBS and SEBS as the base materials. Used in toy production and processing, TPR soft rubber materials for spraying, oiling, and screen printing typically have a hardness range of Shore 30~90A. The material can be natural, semi-transparent, or transparent, all offering excellent spraying, oiling, and screen printing characteristics.

Five Key Properties of TPR:

1. Excellent color matching performance.

Soft rubber toy products often come in bright and diverse colors, requiring high color matching performance from TPR materials. A qualified TPR grade should have good pigment dispersion and facilitate effective coloring, achieving vibrant colors and uniform color matching effects!

2. Good spraying, oiling, and screen printing performance

Most toy products require spraying, oiling, or screen printing. To achieve excellent spraying and screen printing results (where the paint does not peel off), the compatibility between TPR materials and inks or paints is crucial. Suitable paints or inks should be selected based on the characteristics of the TPR material.

3. Crack resistance of soft toys

For very soft toys, appropriate TPR materials should be selected to prevent cracking after processing. Additionally, optimizing the molding process can reduce stress-induced shrinkage and cracking!

4. Environmental performance

Although most TPR materials meet ROHS and EN71-3 testing standards, different countries or regions have varying testing standards for toy products. Some require the absence of PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) or NP (nonylphenol), while others require compliance with REACH's SVHC regulations. Therefore, when formulating TPR materials, these environmental requirements must be fully considered!

5. Other requirements

Some toy products require high tensile and tear resistance, while others demand good rebound elasticity. In summary, the most suitable TPR material should be provided based on the customer's specific requirements.

Regarding material hardness, TPR offers materials with a hardness range of 0-100A for selection.

Regarding TPR processing, injection molding and extrusion remain the primary methods, while special TPR materials can be blow-molded.