EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Glue “Butapren” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01969/24
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of toluene (measured value 57 % by weight). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Glue
- Name / model
- Butapren
- Batch number(s)
- 2023-06
- Barcode
- 5906197589043
- Category
- Chemical products
- Waterproof glue, 40 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of toluene (measured value 57 % by weight). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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