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Tyre repair kit TEKIN/Best all “TUBELESS TIRE REPAIR KIT” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0152/17
Summary
The glue contains toluene (measured value 4.38% by weight ). Toluene is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tyre repair kit — TEKIN/Best all
- Brand
- TEKIN/Best all
- Name / model
- TUBELESS TIRE REPAIR KIT · ITEM NO: 908222
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Tyre repair kit for cars consisting of a yellow tube of glue and various tools, supplied in a cardboard blister packaging.
- Production dates: 6981939082227
What is the risk?
- The glue contains toluene (measured value 4.38% by weight ). Toluene is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2017
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 22/05/2017
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