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Hand disinfectant HUGGLO “Mild antiseptic hand gel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00370/21
Summary
The product contains methanol (measured value: 11,4 % by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Furthermore, the required hazard pictograms and warnings are missing. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product. The packaging is not fitted with child-resistant fastening. Ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness and death…
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Product
Hand disinfectant — HUGGLO
- Brand
- HUGGLO
- Name / model
- Mild antiseptic hand gel · 3296656
- Batch number(s)
- Expiration date: 10.04.2023LOT: 206
- Barcode
- 8 699296 622229
- Category
- Chemical products
- 250 ml colorless mild antiseptic hand gel in transparent plastic bottle with white cap.
What is the risk?
- The product contains methanol (measured value: 11,4 % by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Furthermore, the required hazard pictograms and warnings are missing. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product. The packaging is not fitted with child-resistant fastening. Ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness and death. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation and with the CLP Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/01/2021
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