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Brush cleaner & thinners Hammerite “Unknown” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0038/14
Summary
null The child resistant closure (CRC) of the product can easily be opened without squeezing the lid. Prior to first opening there is a ring pull in place under the CRC which cannot be removed by a child. If liquid is swallowed by a young child this may cause vomiting and the product entering the lungs could cause aspiration pneumonia.
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Product
Brush cleaner & thinners — Hammerite
- Brand
- Hammerite
- Name / model
- Unknown · 1L, 250ml
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Chemical products
- The product is used for cleaning paint brushes and thinning paint. Available in 1L & 250ml.
What is the risk?
- null The child resistant closure (CRC) of the product can easily be opened without squeezing the lid. Prior to first opening there is a ring pull in place under the CRC which cannot be removed by a child. If liquid is swallowed by a young child this may cause vomiting and the product entering the lungs could cause aspiration pneumonia.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/02/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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