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Bicycle tyre repair kit with "Red Sun" glue HOUSE TOOLS “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1963/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the glue contains 77% by weight of benzene. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bicycle tyre repair kit with "Red Sun" glue — HOUSE TOOLS
- Brand
- HOUSE TOOLS
- Name / model
- Unknown · Ref.N°: 6023094 and 6023882
- Batch number(s)
- 840060230940 and 8420660238823
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tube of "Red Sun" glue included in a repair kit for bicycles. The product comes in blister packaging with a tube of glue, patches and various tools.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the glue contains 77% by weight of benzene. 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: 22/07/2013
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