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Hand disinfectant Guardson “Guardian Hand and skin surface” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00007/21
Summary
The product contains Polyhexanide (PHMB) (declared concentration: 0.8%). PHMB is not authorised for use in human hygiene and causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated contact, as well as serious eye damage; it is also harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
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Product
Hand disinfectant — Guardson
- Brand
- Guardson
- Name / model
- Guardian Hand and skin surface · 205500
- Batch number(s)
- 2003302
- Barcode
- 5712822000162
- Category
- Chemical products
- Hand disinfectant in a bottle with spray cap.
What is the risk?
- The product contains Polyhexanide (PHMB) (declared concentration: 0.8%). PHMB is not authorised for use in human hygiene and causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated contact, as well as serious eye damage; it is also harmful if swallowed. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/10/2020
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