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Glue CAM International “Extrema Contact” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00050/20
Summary
The product/glue contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: 1.5 % 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 — CAM International
- Brand
- CAM International
- Name / model
- Extrema Contact · EXT-PF-021
- Category
- Chemical products
- 100ml of fast-drying synthetic glue.
What is the risk?
- The product/glue contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: 1.5 % 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/10/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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