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Glue for false nails Yes Love “Nail glue” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0119/17
Summary
null The notifying country qualified the glue as a cosmetic product. The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value 22.5% by weight). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Glue for false nails — Yes Love
- Brand
- Yes Love
- Name / model
- Nail glue · 2001fdt
- Batch number(s)
- 8 435255 202657
- Category
- Chemical products
- Glue for false nails in a white 10 g plastic bottle, packaged in a clear plastic blister pack with cardboard backing.
What is the risk?
- null The notifying country qualified the glue as a cosmetic product. The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value 22.5% by weight). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. 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: 27/11/2016
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