EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Nail Polish "Nail Art Striping Brush in Bottle" ZHIYL — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0406/11
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.47% by weight of dibutylphthalate (DBP) which is prohibited in cosmetic products by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.In addition it contains 4.52% by weight of other phthalic acid esters.
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Product
- Auburn coloured nail polish. Black lid. On the bottle is printed the brand and name as well as the volume (10ml (25FI. OZ)) a list of ingredients and the statement: "No Toluene or Formaldehyde"
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.47% by weight of dibutylphthalate (DBP) which is prohibited in cosmetic products by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.In addition it contains 4.52% by weight of other phthalic acid esters.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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