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Hearing protector Gebol “Kapselgehörschutz Basic” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00773/24
Summary
The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads are made of polyvinyl chloride containing a plasticiser (soft PVC).The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 23.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Hearing protector — Gebol
- Brand
- Gebol
- Name / model
- Kapselgehörschutz Basic
- Batch number(s)
- 2220407
- Barcode
- 9 002701 143407
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Hearing protector with a black plastic head-brace and size-adjustable red plastic earmuffs with soft black ear pads. The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads are made of polyvinyl chloride containing a plasticiser (soft PVC).
What is the risk?
- The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads are made of polyvinyl chloride containing a plasticiser (soft PVC).The covers on the hearing protector’s ear pads have an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 23.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 07/03/2024
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