EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Bicycle repair kit RAX “KITS DE REPARACIONES ('Repair kit'), RUBBER CEMENT (glue)” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0946/16
Summary
null The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane and benzene (measured values: dichloroethane 70% and benzene 0.6%). Benzene and 1,2 dichloroethane are carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bicycle repair kit — RAX
- Brand
- RAX
- Name / model
- KITS DE REPARACIONES ('Repair kit'), RUBBER CEMENT (glue) · ref. 601224
- Batch number(s)
- 6900101314232
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Glue included in a puncture repair kit for bicycles; sold in a blister pack containing also patches and tools.
What is the risk?
- null The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane and benzene (measured values: dichloroethane 70% and benzene 0.6%). Benzene and 1,2 dichloroethane are carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/03/2016
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