Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 19 - DANGEROUS DEVICES AND SUBSTANCES
Chapter 10.19.08 - Prohibition of Consumer Products Containing Flame-Retardant Chemicals
Section 10.19.08.02 - Definitions

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.19.08.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Adult mattress" means any mattress other than a toddler mattress, a crib mattress, or any other infant sleep product.

(2) "Flame-retardant chemical" means a chemical that:
(a) Is used to resist or inhibit the spread of fire or act as a synergist to chemicals that resist or inhibit the spread of fire, including any chemical for which the term "flame retardant" appears on a safety data sheet developed in accordance with 29 CFR § 1910.1200(g); and

(b) Is a nanoscale chemical or has one or more of the following properties:
(i) Contains one or more halogen elements, including fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine;

(ii) Contains one or more carbon elements and one or more phosphorus elements; and

(iii) Contains one or more carbon elements and one or more nitrogen elements.

(3) Juvenile Product.
(a) "Juvenile product" means a consumer product intended for use by a child younger than 12 years old.

(b) "Juvenile product" includes:
(i) A bassinet;

(ii) A booster seat;

(iii) A changing pad;

(iv) A children's nap mat;

(v) A floor playmat;

(vi) A high chair;

(vii) A high chair pad;

(viii) An infant bouncer;

(ix) An infant carrier;

(x) An infant seat;

(xi) An infant swing;

(xii) An infant walker;

(xiii) A nursing pad;

(xiv) A nursing pillow;

(xv) A playpen side pad;

(xvi) A play yard;

(xvii) A portable hook-on chair; and

(xviii) A stroller.

(c) "Juvenile product" does not include a:
(i) Product that is not primarily intended for use in the home, including a product that is, or is a component part of, a motor vehicle, a watercraft, an aircraft, or any other vehicle;

(ii) Product regulated under 49 CFR Part 571 ;

(iii) Consumer electronic product; or

(iv) Child care product regulated under Health-General Article, §24-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, or COMAR 10.19.07.

(4) "Mattress" has the meaning stated in 16 CFR § 1632.1.

(5) "Reupholstered furniture" means furniture for which the original fabric, padding, decking, barrier material, foam, or other resilient filling has been replaced and that has not been sold since the time of replacement.

(6) "Upholstered furniture" means furniture that includes filling materials, barrier materials, decking materials, or cover fabrics.

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