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Felt pens Grafix “Felt pens 25 pieces” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01414/21
Summary
The grey felt pen contains an excessive amount of the preservatives 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MI) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CMI) (measured values: 4.2 mg/kg and 5.9 mg/kg, respectively). MI and CMI are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not fulfil the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- 25 felt pens in various colours. Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com
What is the risk?
- The grey felt pen contains an excessive amount of the preservatives 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MI) and 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CMI) (measured values: 4.2 mg/kg and 5.9 mg/kg, respectively). MI and CMI are strong sensitisers and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not fulfil the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/08/2021
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