EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Hairspray "Color-Haarspray (4 different shades), Pyro-Partner — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0400/11
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain between 55% and 85% (in relation to the non-propellant content) of methanol. In addition, up to 1.4% of benzene was detected. Both methanol and benzene are substances which are toxic when inhaled or swallowed and upon skin contact. Benzene is also classified as carcinogenic and mutagenic. Methanol leads to damage to the central nervous system, in particular…
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Product
Hairspray "Color-Haarspray (4 different shades), — Pyro-Partner
- Brand
- Pyro-Partner
- Name / model
- EAN-Code Color-Haarsprays: 4040467078132; product ref. 7813; EAN-Code Glitter-Haarspray: 4040467078149; product ref. 7814
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Brightly-coloured pressurised spray cans with pink, blue, yellow, mauve and glitter-finish plastic caps
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain between 55% and 85% (in relation to the non-propellant content) of methanol. In addition, up to 1.4% of benzene was detected. Both methanol and benzene are substances which are toxic when inhaled or swallowed and upon skin contact. Benzene is also classified as carcinogenic and mutagenic. Methanol leads to damage to the central nervous system, in particular to the optic nerves, and also to the kidneys, liver, heart and other organs. The products do not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC as phenol is prohibited.
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