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Hand disinfectant SYMEX “Hand Sanitizer / Hand Desinfectiemiddel / Gel Mains Netoyant” — risk: fire, health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00777/20
Summary
The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: ≤ 42 %). Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection.Additionally, the presence of ethanol is not accompanied by the corresponding hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition…
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Product
Hand disinfectant — SYMEX
- Brand
- SYMEX
- Name / model
- Hand Sanitizer / Hand Desinfectiemiddel / Gel Mains Netoyant
- Batch number(s)
- CSM 100220EXP: 10.02.2023PRD: 10.02.2020
- Barcode
- 5 412479 025821
- Category
- Chemical products
- 60 ml of transparent hydro-alcoholic disinfectant hand gel. The product is manufactured in different perfumes.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: ≤ 42 %). Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection.Additionally, the presence of ethanol is not accompanied by the corresponding hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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