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Fancy-dress costume "Kinderkostüm" Kik — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0267/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the shiny dark-brown fabric contains azo dyes releasing the carcinogenic amine 4-aminoazobenzene in a concentration of 1 701 mg/kg. This exceeds the limit of 30 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Children's Indian fancy-dress costume, light-brown colour with dark brown fringing. The top has a blue, white and yellow appliqué. The set includes a headband in dark brown fabric.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the shiny dark-brown fabric contains azo dyes releasing the carcinogenic amine 4-aminoazobenzene in a concentration of 1 701 mg/kg. This exceeds the limit of 30 mg/kg.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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