[aplusbowling]

I've read in a few places that CMYK ink for ink jet printers is exempt from CPSIA. But then I read this on the Federal Regulations website:

(d) The following materials do not exceed the lead content limits under section 101(a) of the CPSIA provided that these materials have neither been treated or adulterated with the addition of materials that could result in the addition of lead into the product or material:
(1)...
(2)...
(3)...
(4)...
(5)...
(6) CMYK process printing inks (excluding spot colors, other inks that are not used in CMYK process, inks that do not become part of the substrate under 16 CFR part 1303, and inks used in after-treatment applications, including screen prints, transfers, decals, or other prints).

Full page here: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations:

That page is linked from the CPSC website.http://www.cpsc.gov/info/toysafety/leadfaq.html

What's the scoop? Anyone ever get a definitive answer? The above regulation makes me believe that CMYK inks used for heat transfers is not exempt.

 

[aplusbowling]

Anyone????