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Gardening gloves AJS - Le jardin en couleurs “Pratic” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1088/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the leather contains 15.2 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Directive and the relevant European standard EN 420.
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Product
Gardening gloves — AJS - Le jardin en couleurs
- Brand
- AJS - Le jardin en couleurs
- Name / model
- Pratic · Unknow
- Batch number(s)
- 3 414901 895073
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Gloves made of blue material with white floral print and white leather on the palm, with adjustable self-adhesive closure. Gloves have no marking.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the leather contains 15.2 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Directive and the relevant European standard EN 420.
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