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Paint and varnish stripper Tigre “Paint and varnish cleaner” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00972/20
Summary
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains an excessive amount of 1,2-dichloropropane (declared value up to: 74 %), which is restricted to professional use. 1,2-dichloropropane can cause cancer when inhaled. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Paint and varnish stripper — Tigre
- Brand
- Tigre
- Name / model
- Paint and varnish cleaner · 750 ml
- Category
- Chemical products
- 750 ml of varnish and paint stripper solution.
What is the risk?
- According to the list of ingredients, the product contains an excessive amount of 1,2-dichloropropane (declared value up to: 74 %), which is restricted to professional use. 1,2-dichloropropane can cause cancer when inhaled. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/06/2020
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