Features of the children’s paints classification for forensic examination
Abstract
The aspects of the classification of children’s paints in the context of forensic commodity examination are considered, in particular, their compliance with safety requirements and quality standards. Children’s paints are special products that must be tested for compliance, toxicity and other characteristics that ensure their safety for children’ health. One of the main problems considered in the article is the classification of children's paints according to criteria such as the type of paint, composition, physicochemical properties and purpose for a specific age category. The authors analyze the methods used to determine the compliance of children’s paints with international and national safety standards, in particular, such as EN 71 and ASTM D-4236. The methods of expert examination of children’s paints are presented in detail, including spectroscopy, chromatographic methods, as well as organoleptic studies that interfere not only with the chemical composition, but also with physicochemical characteristics, such as resistance to temperature, humidity and mechanical damage. In addition, attention is paid to the study of the microbiological purity of the paint, which is an industrial aspect in assessing the safety of the product for children. Thanks to the introduction of chemometric instrumental methods of analysis, the examination of children’s paints can provide a more accurate classification and compliance of products with quality and safety standards. Determining compliance with the standards of the paint labeling is an important part of the process, as it ensures that consumers receive proper information about the composition, age restrictions and other important parameters. Defects of children's paints that may arise due to violations of the manufacturing technology or storage conditions, such as changes in consistency, delamination, changes in color or odor, are studied. The assessment of such defects allows solving problems at an early stage, which contributes to increasing product safety and its compliance with standards.
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