EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Hearing protection KWB — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0375/18
Summary
The plastic material of the product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28.1% by weight). This phthalate is toxic to reproduction.
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Product
Hearing protection — KWB
- Brand
- KWB
- Name / model
- 376010
- Batch number(s)
- 4009313760102
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Ear-muff hearing protection.
What is the risk?
- The plastic material of the product contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28.1% by weight). This phthalate is toxic to reproduction.
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: 12/01/2018
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