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Tyre repair set YANSHENG “DELUXE Tire Plug Kit” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1546/19
Summary
The glue from the set contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: 26% by weight). Toluene is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it gets in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tyre repair set — YANSHENG
- Brand
- YANSHENG
- Name / model
- DELUXE Tire Plug Kit
- Batch number(s)
- 4770364241741
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tyre repair set including screwdriver, pliers and glue, supplied in a blister packaging.
What is the risk?
- The glue from the set contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: 26% by weight). Toluene is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if it gets 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/10/2019
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