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Finger paint “Peintures de doigts lavables non toxiques pour le papier Canvas Kids Activité Classe Home DIY” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02353/23
Summary
The paint contains a mixture of the preservatives methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-10 and EN 71-11.
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Product
Finger paint
- Name / model
- Peintures de doigts lavables non toxiques pour le papier Canvas Kids Activité Classe Home DIY · A02A21T2-03
- Category
- Toys
- Blue finger paint in a pump dispenser in the shape of a bear. Product sold online, in particular via Joom, with ASIN number: 5f9ac2d64a6f62010627f512
What is the risk?
- The paint contains a mixture of the preservatives methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-10 and EN 71-11.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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