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Tyre repair set Geko “Zestaw naprawczy do opon” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01542/20
Summary
The glue from the set contains an excessive amount of toluene and benzene (measured values: 37% and 0,235% by weight respectively). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. Benzene is mutagenic and causes cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tyre repair set — Geko
- Brand
- Geko
- Name / model
- Zestaw naprawczy do opon · G71200
- Barcode
- 5901477128509
- Category
- Chemical products
- The set includes an insertion tool, a tool with an ear, tire sealant sticks (5 pcs.) and a yellow gluetube "RUBBER SOLUTION" (12 g).
What is the risk?
- The glue from the set contains an excessive amount of toluene and benzene (measured values: 37% and 0,235% by weight respectively). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. Benzene is mutagenic and causes cancer. 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: 04/11/2020
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