EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Repair kit for bicycle's tyres HULS “Kit Reparciones Bici” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1988/13
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the glue contains benzene above the permitted levels (measured value: 51% by weight). In addition, the glue contains toluene above the permitted levels (measured value: 33% by weight)The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Repair kit for bicycle's tyres — HULS
- Brand
- HULS
- Name / model
- Kit Reparciones Bici · Ref. 33520
- Batch number(s)
- 8435299335205
- Category
- Chemical products
- Blister packaging with a tube of glue and a number of patches.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the glue contains benzene above the permitted levels (measured value: 51% by weight). In addition, the glue contains toluene above the permitted levels (measured value: 33% by weight)The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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: 22/07/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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