EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Soldering wire Silverline “Silverline Solder” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01327/20
Summary
The soldering wire contains lead (measured value: 60 % by weight) and is not correctly labelled to indicate it is restricted to professional users. Exposure to lead is harmful for human health. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
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Product
Soldering wire — Silverline
- Brand
- Silverline
- Name / model
- Silverline Solder · 701153, AS15
- Category
- Chemical products
- Soldering wire (100g and 250g). The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The soldering wire contains lead (measured value: 60 % by weight) and is not correctly labelled to indicate it is restricted to professional users. Exposure to lead is harmful for human health. The product does not comply with REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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