EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Solder paste Kester “Kester HM531 WS solder paste” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00846/22
Summary
The product contains a high amount of lead. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product should be used only by, or under the direction of, technically qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved and the necessity for reasonable care in handling. The product does not comply with the REACH…
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Product
Solder paste — Kester
- Brand
- Kester
- Name / model
- Kester HM531 WS solder paste · SN63PB37 T3 / 7010020511
- Batch number(s)
- IP101270
- Category
- Chemical products
- White translucent cartridge with red lid and stopper containing 600g of soldering paste. The product is also sold online to the general public, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The product contains a high amount of lead. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product should be used only by, or under the direction of, technically qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved and the necessity for reasonable care in handling. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal of the product from sale to general public and takedown from eBay processed
- Date of entry into force: 31/05/2022
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