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Silly string aerosol spray can Abm “Stelle Filanti” — risk: environment
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0483/15
Summary
null The product contains R134a gas ( industrial name HFC-134a, chemical name 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane). The placing on the market of novelty aerosols for entertainment and decorative purposes (e.g. horns for parties, silly string aerosols, artificial snow and frost) containing R134a gas is prohibited due to its greenhouse effect.The product does not comply with the Regulation prohibiting fluorinated greenhouse…
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Product
Silly string aerosol spray can — Abm
- Brand
- Abm
- Name / model
- Stelle Filanti · HX906889
- Batch number(s)
- 8050766128922
- Category
- Chemical products
- Silly string aerosol spray can
What is the risk?
- null The product contains R134a gas ( industrial name HFC-134a, chemical name 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane). The placing on the market of novelty aerosols for entertainment and decorative purposes (e.g. horns for parties, silly string aerosols, artificial snow and frost) containing R134a gas is prohibited due to its greenhouse effect.The product does not comply with the Regulation prohibiting fluorinated greenhouse gases.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/02/2015
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