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Naphthalene CIRIMAR “BUG - OFF - Naphtalene balls” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1941/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains pure naphthalene, which is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and dermal absorption. The marketing of naphthalene products is prohibited according to Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and Commission Decision 2008/681/EC.
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Product
Naphthalene — CIRIMAR
- Brand
- CIRIMAR
- Name / model
- BUG - OFF - Naphtalene balls · 557-534-5164
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Chemical products
- Naphthalene balls sold 12 units packs. The packaging is transparent and is made of polyethylene.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains pure naphthalene, which is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and dermal absorption. The marketing of naphthalene products is prohibited according to Regulation (EC) No 2032/2003, Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 and Commission Decision 2008/681/EC.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/12/2013
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