EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Gloves WELDAS “Welding gloves” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1131/14
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Chromium VI (measured value: 9.9 mg/kg). Chromium VI is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE).
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Product
Gloves — WELDAS
- Brand
- WELDAS
- Name / model
- Welding gloves · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Lot number 03568 Part#10-2750, RN 79683, Barcode: 7 26223 42750 8
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Grey and yellow leather, lined gloves, with long cuffs.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains Chromium VI (measured value: 9.9 mg/kg). Chromium VI is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive (PPE).
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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