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Antibacterial gel – Water-alcohol gel FRAMS “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0167/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 27.5 % by weight of methanol and there are no danger symbols, danger indication, risk warnings or cautionary advice for this preparation, which should at least be classified as toxic. There is no tactile warning of danger or child-proof fastening. No bactericidal activity. The packaging does not have a child-resistant lid.Methanol leads to damage to the…
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Product
Antibacterial gel – Water-alcohol gel — FRAMS
- Brand
- FRAMS
- Name / model
- Unknown · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- EAN13: 6951665200035
- Category
- Chemical products
- Pump-action bottle 270 ml containing antibacterial gel.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 27.5 % by weight of methanol and there are no danger symbols, danger indication, risk warnings or cautionary advice for this preparation, which should at least be classified as toxic. There is no tactile warning of danger or child-proof fastening. No bactericidal activity. The packaging does not have a child-resistant lid.Methanol leads to damage to the central nervous system, in particular to the optic nerves, and also to the kidneys, liver, heart and other organs. In addition there is no active substance (ethanol).The product does not comply with Directive 1999/45/EC relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.
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