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Working gloves "Arbeitshandschuhe" HM Müllner — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0437/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because the various parts of the glove leather contain 40-67 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 420.
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Product
Working gloves "Arbeitshandschuhe" — HM Müllner
- Brand
- HM Müllner
- Name / model
- Item No AH-105SL; bar code: 9 002488 089110
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Pale-green/yellow leather working gloves; dark-blue cuff made of fabric, with red and black stripes; the lining (brown and black pattern on a white background) does not line the entire inside surface of the gloves. Packaging: pale yellow cardboard label with black and grey print.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because the various parts of the glove leather contain 40-67 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 420.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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