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Decorative pillow Turiform “Chrinkle” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2043/14
Summary
null The purple textile of the product contains the aromatic amine 4-aminoazobenzene above the permitted levels (measured concentration up to 147 mg/kg).When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
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Product
Decorative pillow — Turiform
- Brand
- Turiform
- Name / model
- Chrinkle · Art no. 110110118780
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Light purple decorative pillow, 45 x 45 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The purple textile of the product contains the aromatic amine 4-aminoazobenzene above the permitted levels (measured concentration up to 147 mg/kg).When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
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: 12/09/2014
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