EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Work gloves "Silver 2" Handy — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0972/12
Summary
null The gloves pose a chemical risk due to the presence of nitrobenzene, which is a toxic substance. Nitrobenzene can be absorbed into the body by inhalation or through the skin.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
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Product
Work gloves "Silver 2" — Handy
- Brand
- Handy
- Name / model
- Art. No. 901674
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Grey coloured, leather-textile, work gloves with yellow edges and prints. Packed in transparent plastic bags, 8 pairs in one bag.
What is the risk?
- null The gloves pose a chemical risk due to the presence of nitrobenzene, which is a toxic substance. Nitrobenzene can be absorbed into the body by inhalation or through the skin.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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