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Glue “Globus” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00063/24
Summary
The product/glue has an excessive concentration of toluene (measured value: 0.23% 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
- Globus
- Barcode
- 4820140790106
- Category
- Chemical products
- Transparent glue
What is the risk?
- The product/glue has an excessive concentration of toluene (measured value: 0.23% 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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