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Glue RILL/IKO GERMANY “CONTACT CEMENT” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0151/17
Summary
The glue contains toluene (measured value 61.7% by weight ). Toluene is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it gets in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Glue — RILL/IKO GERMANY
- Brand
- RILL/IKO GERMANY
- Name / model
- CONTACT CEMENT · 03648
- Batch number(s)
- 8585030003648
- Category
- Chemical products
- Glue in a 50 ml tube, supplied in a blister packaging.
What is the risk?
- The glue contains toluene (measured value 61.7% by weight ). Toluene is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it gets in contact with the skin.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2017
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2017
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