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Nail glue BYB “Bond Nail Glue” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1102/15
Summary
null The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value up to 10%). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Nail glue — BYB
- Brand
- BYB
- Name / model
- Bond Nail Glue · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Chemical products
- Nail glue for false nails. Pink and yellow label on opaque bottle with white screw on cap.
What is the risk?
- null The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value up to 10%). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/07/2015
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