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Balloons Globos “Ballons "Happy Birthday"” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1960/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains nitrosamines (1300 µg/Kg) which are classified as a category 2 carcinogen. The release value for N-nitrosamines exceeds the established maximum quantity for N-Nitrosamine.The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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Product
- Balloons of various colours printed with the wording: 'Happy Birthday'; diameter 29 cm Packed in plastic with a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains nitrosamines (1300 µg/Kg) which are classified as a category 2 carcinogen. The release value for N-nitrosamines exceeds the established maximum quantity for N-Nitrosamine.The product does not comply with the national legislation.
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