EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Other - -
Solder Tubman “Juotostina 60 % Tina, 40 % Lyijy” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1111/18
Summary
The product contains lead (value: 40% by weight) while it is not correctly labelled for restriction to professional users. Exposure to lead is harmful for human health.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
- Metallic soldering wire on a green coil.
What is the risk?
- The product contains lead (value: 40% by weight) while it is not correctly labelled for restriction to professional users. Exposure to lead is harmful for human health.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/07/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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