EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Construction products
Cement BCC “Portland cement CEM I 42,5 N” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01734/21
Summary
The product contains an excessive amount of chromium VI (measured value: 34% by weight)Chromium (VI) can cause cancer, is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation,.
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Product
Cement — BCC
- Brand
- BCC
- Name / model
- Portland cement CEM I 42,5 N · CEM I 42,5 N
- Barcode
- 4811184000016
- Category
- Construction products
- Portland cement, produced August 20, 2021
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive amount of chromium VI (measured value: 34% by weight)Chromium (VI) can cause cancer, is sensitising and can trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation,.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/11/2021
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