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Hand disinfectant Fapil “HIDRO-ÁLCOOL” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01171/21
Summary
According to the manufacturer's authorisations, the product contains an ineffective content of alcohol (measured values: 0% of ethanol and 67% of propan-2-ol, by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
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Product
Hand disinfectant — Fapil
- Brand
- Fapil
- Name / model
- HIDRO-ÁLCOOL
- Batch number(s)
- 11/202389603
- Barcode
- 5601296896701
- Category
- Chemical products
- 100 ml pack of clear hydro-alcoholic hand sanitizer (liquid solution). The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- According to the manufacturer's authorisations, the product contains an ineffective content of alcohol (measured values: 0% of ethanol and 67% of propan-2-ol, by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/07/2021
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