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Epoxy Putty Rectorseal “EP-200 Epoxy Putty” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01216/20
Summary
Based on the information available in the safety data sheet, the product contains 1-Chloro-4 Trifluromethyl Bisphenol A Epoxy Resin which is sensitising and it can cause skin and eye irritation, in addition to quartz that is carcinogenic. The required hazard pictograms and warnings are missing. The product does not comply with the Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
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Product
Epoxy Putty — Rectorseal
- Brand
- Rectorseal
- Name / model
- EP-200 Epoxy Putty · 97600
- Barcode
- 021449976008
- Category
- Chemical products
- 2oz epoxy putty, room-temperature-hardening mixture used as space-filling adhesive. Epoxy putty is foreseeably used by professionals working as plumbers and mechanics and by consumers in home or vehicle repairs.
What is the risk?
- Based on the information available in the safety data sheet, the product contains 1-Chloro-4 Trifluromethyl Bisphenol A Epoxy Resin which is sensitising and it can cause skin and eye irritation, in addition to quartz that is carcinogenic. The required hazard pictograms and warnings are missing. The product does not comply with the Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/07/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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