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Brake caliper spray paint VHT “Caliper paint” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0382/14
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain more than the allowed amount of toluene.The product with type number VHT-SP575 contains more than the allowed amount of dichloromethane (measured value 63%). In addition, some of the products contain benzyl butyl phthalate and the labels do not bear the required danger signs and indications.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the…
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Product
Brake caliper spray paint — VHT
- Brand
- VHT
- Name / model
- Caliper paint · VHT-SP735, VHT-SP100-VHT-SP102, VHT-SP104, VHT-SP106,VHT-SP108-VHT-SP110,VHT-SP114-VHT-SP115,VHT-SP117-VHT-SP118,VHT-SP998,VHT-SP731-VHT-SP734,VHT-SP736-VHT-SP739,VHT-SP650-VHT-SP.....
- Batch number(s)
- 0101550073596
- Category
- Chemical products
- Various spray cans.
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain more than the allowed amount of toluene.The product with type number VHT-SP575 contains more than the allowed amount of dichloromethane (measured value 63%). In addition, some of the products contain benzyl butyl phthalate and the labels do not bear the required danger signs and indications.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Directive 75/324/EC with respect of labelling.
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: Unknown
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