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Hand disinfectant Essity Denmark A/S “Tork Alcohol hand disinfection foam” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00078/21
Summary
The product is classified as presenting a risk to the eyes if incorrectly used, but it does not present the adequate warnings and information to prevent such a risk. Therefore, users could inadvertently put the product in contact with their eyes, causing a damage to sight. The product does not comply with the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
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Product
Hand disinfectant — Essity Denmark A/S
- Brand
- Essity Denmark A/S
- Name / model
- Tork Alcohol hand disinfection foam · Hånddesinfektion - 47 ml, Hånddesinfektion - 950 ml
- Barcode
- 7322540958799
- Category
- Chemical products
- Hand disinfectant sold in plastic bottles of 47 ml and 950 ml.
What is the risk?
- The product is classified as presenting a risk to the eyes if incorrectly used, but it does not present the adequate warnings and information to prevent such a risk. Therefore, users could inadvertently put the product in contact with their eyes, causing a damage to sight. The product does not comply with the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2021
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