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Tyre repair kit slime “TYRE PLUG KIT” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01614/21
Summary
The glue from the kit contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: 89% by weight). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tyre repair kit — slime
- Brand
- slime
- Name / model
- TYRE PLUG KIT · 20464
- Batch number(s)
- REV082919ART, UFI: MW4Q-X05Q-F00D-MSXT
- Barcode
- 0716281210341
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tyre repair kit which consists of an insertion tool, a tool with an ear, pliers, tire sealant sticks (5 pcs.) and a green plastic tube with glue (rubber cement). The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The glue from the kit contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: 89% by weight). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/11/2021
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