EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Mineral Mouthwash Solution “MMS - Mineral Mouthwash Solution” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0447/19
Summary
The final mixture contains active chlorine (measured value up to 0.01%). Chlorine is volatile and an irritant, consequently it could damage the eyes, respiratory tract and skin of the user when the solution is being prepared and used in the mouth. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
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Product
Mineral Mouthwash Solution
- Name / model
- MMS - Mineral Mouthwash Solution · 0818-3, 0718-3
- Category
- Cosmetics
- The mineral mouthwash solution has 2 components sold in two different bottles: component A (100ml) – Sodium Chlorite, CAS 7758-19-2, 28% solution and component B (100ml) – Hydrochloric Acid, CAS 7647-01, 0,4% solution.
What is the risk?
- The final mixture contains active chlorine (measured value up to 0.01%). Chlorine is volatile and an irritant, consequently it could damage the eyes, respiratory tract and skin of the user when the solution is being prepared and used in the mouth. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 04/02/2019
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