EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Gloves Michelin — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0277/16
Summary
null The gloves contain azo-dyes which release the aromatic amines benzidine (measured value 185 mg/kg) and 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (measured value 104 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, these aromatic amines may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Gloves — Michelin
- Brand
- Michelin
- Name / model
- MI0132M - Medium. MI0132L - Large. MI0132XL - XL
- Batch number(s)
- Supplied between May 2009 - May 2013
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Leather gloves, including materials of polyester stretch fabric, spandex, air mesh, nylon and synthetic rubber. Blue and navy blue colour in sizes medium, large and extra larger. Packaged in a clear plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The gloves contain azo-dyes which release the aromatic amines benzidine (measured value 185 mg/kg) and 3,3’-Dimethoxybenzidine (measured value 104 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, these aromatic amines may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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