{"data":{"id":"us/16-cfr-1505.8","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"16 CFR 1505.8","heading":"Maximum acceptable material temperatures.","body":"The maximum acceptable material temperatures for electrically operated toys shall be as follows (Classes 105, 130, A, and B are from “Motors and Generators,” Standard MG-1-1967 1 published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association):\nMaterial Degrees C. Degrees F.\nCapacitors (1) (1)\nClass 105 insulation on windings or relays, solenoids, etc.:\nThermocouple method 2 90 194\nResistance method 110 230\nClass 130 insulation system 110 230\nInsulation:\nVarnished-cloth insulation 85 185\nFiber used as electrical insulation 90 194\nClass A Class B Class A Class B\nInsulation on coil windings of a.c. motors (not including universal motors) and on vibrator coils:\nIn open motors and on vibrator coils—thermocouple or resistance method 2 100 120 212 248\nIn totally enclosed motors—thermocouple or resistance method 2 105 125 221 257\nInsulation on coil windings of d.c. motors and of universal motors:\nIn open motors:\nThermocouple method 2 90 110 194 230\nResistance method 100 120 212 248\nIn totally enclosed motors:\nThermocouple method 2 95 115 203 239\nResistance method 105 125 221 257\nPhenolic composition 3 150 302\nRubber- or thermoplastic-insulated wires and cords 3 60 140\nSealing compound (4) (5)\nSupporting surface while the toy is operating normally 90 194\nWood and other similar combustible material 90 194\n1 If the capacitor has no marked temperature limit, the maximum acceptable temperature will be assumed to be 65 °C. (149 °F.) for an electrolytic type and 90 °C. (194 °F.) for other than an electrolytic type.\n2 The temperature indicated refers to the hottest spot on the outside surface of the coil measured by the thermocouple method.\n3 The limitations on rubber- and thermoplastic-insulated wires and cords and on phenolic composition do not apply if the insulation or the phenolic has been investigated and found to have special heat-resistant properties, or if the insulation meets the thermal requirements.\n4 40 less than melting point.\n5 104 less than melting point.","path":["Title 16—Commercial Practices","CHAPTER II—CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION","SUBCHAPTER C—FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT REGULATIONS","PART 1505—REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TOYS OR OTHER ELECTRICALLY OPERATED ARTICLES INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN","Subpart A—Regulations"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-16.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:29Z","sha256":"bbbb6b8597c6973265ddd4729e4f3eb95d3faf1f6ed75fbb1ab4a82bbf41bb3e","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/16-cfr-1505.7","next":"us/16-cfr-1505.50"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}