EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Work gloves Würth “Unknown” — risk: asphyxiation, chemical, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0450/13
Summary
null The gloves pose a chemical risk and a risk of asphyxiation because they contain nitrobenzene which can be absorbed into the body by inhalation or through the skin. They also pose a risk of fire because nitrobenzene is combustible.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
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Product
Work gloves — Würth
- Brand
- Würth
- Name / model
- Unknown · Item number NL-3107K in invoice
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Work gloves made of white and brown leather, available in different sizes.
What is the risk?
- null The gloves pose a chemical risk and a risk of asphyxiation because they contain nitrobenzene which can be absorbed into the body by inhalation or through the skin. They also pose a risk of fire because nitrobenzene is combustible.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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