Chemical

Bicycle repair kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
KIT REPARACION PINCHAZOS ('Puncture repair kit'), Red Sun (glue)
Brand: 

The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane (measured value: 49%). 1,2 dichloroethane is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation

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Leather wallet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Unknown
Brand: 

The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value 22.1 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and might trigger allergic reactions. Moreover, it contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine benzidine (measured concentration 39.4 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Insecticide spray

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Colombine Spray
Brand: 

The product lacks the required safety cap, while it can contain up to 30% by weight of dichloromethane (according to the safety data sheet). The absence of a child-resistant fastening could lead children to accidentally swallow some of the product. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).

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Fancy-dress mask

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Masque d'horreur ('Horror mask')
Brand: 

The plastic material of the mask contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 13.5 % per weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Plastic doll set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Lovely
Brand: 

The plastic material of the doll's head contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 30.1% by weight).This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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Plastic doll set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
8
Product: 
Sofia
Brand: 

The plastic material of the doll's head and of the dog contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value up to 21.4% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.

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