EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Glue Gucex “Super Glue” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0256/19
Summary
The glue contains chloroform (measured value: 38.1 % 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 — Gucex
- Brand
- Gucex
- Name / model
- Super Glue
- Batch number(s)
- 4250245342960
- Category
- Chemical products
- A black, yellow and red tube of glue in black packaging with a transparent plastic cover.
What is the risk?
- The glue contains chloroform (measured value: 38.1 % 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/05/2018
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