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Bicycle tyre repair kit KMT — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1071/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the glue contains 1.2 dichloroethane in a concentration of 67%, benzene in a concentration of 11% and toluene in a concentration of 4% (permitted concentration <0.1%).The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bicycle tyre repair kit — KMT
- Brand
- KMT
- Name / model
- Ref: K100562
- Batch number(s)
- 8433384005194
- Category
- Chemical products
- 6 piece bicycle tyre repair kit, containing a yellow tube of solution bearing the words 'KMT RUBBER CEMENT 20g', small parts and tools. It comes in a blister pack with the following information printed on the card: KMT MERCHANDISE, repair kit, 6 pieces, Ref. K100562, Made in China, Products you can
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the glue contains 1.2 dichloroethane in a concentration of 67%, benzene in a concentration of 11% and toluene in a concentration of 4% (permitted concentration <0.1%).The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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