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Balloons Melloc “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1570/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.163 mg/kg of N-nitrosamines and 1.19 mg/kg nitrosatable substances which are classified as a category 2 carcinogen.The product does not comply with the national legislation and the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- 20 red balloons in the shape of hearts.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.163 mg/kg of N-nitrosamines and 1.19 mg/kg nitrosatable substances which are classified as a category 2 carcinogen.The product does not comply with the national legislation and the Toy Safety Directive.
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