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Car refinishing product Kapci “Kapcicryl 660” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1768/13
Summary
null The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because it contains up to 548 g/l of VOC (volatile organic compounds).The product does not comply with the The Paints Directive 2004/42/EC.
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Product
Car refinishing product — Kapci
- Brand
- Kapci
- Name / model
- Kapcicryl 660 · Kapci Cryl 660 (top coat)
- Batch number(s)
- 122011103/1110212009/1170312025/1200212028/etc
- Category
- Chemical products
- Cans in boxes, 4 x 3.75ltr and 6 x 1ltr. “TOPCOAT” used for vehicle refinishing.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses an environmental risk (chemical pollution) because it contains up to 548 g/l of VOC (volatile organic compounds).The product does not comply with the The Paints Directive 2004/42/EC.
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: 06/05/2013
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