Chemical

Manicure kit

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Denim Manicure

The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value up to 5.25% by weight). Chloroform in high doses can cause skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Toy police set

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
BIG Super Gun
Brand: 

The toy contains bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 20%) and dibutylphthalate (DBP) (measured value: 0,4%). These phthalates 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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Work shoes

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Terier S1
Brand: 

Parts of the shoes which are in contact with the skin contain Dimethylfumarate (DMF) (measured value: 2,87 mg/kg). Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising when in contact with the skin and can cause dermatitis. Consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to the REACH Regulation.

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Work shoes

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Dog dobrman
Brand: 

Parts of the shoes which are in contact with the skin contain Dimethylfumarate (DMF) (measured value: 51,22 mg/kg). Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is strongly sensitising when in contact with the skin and can cause dermatitis. Consumer products containing dimethylfumarate are banned according to the REACH Regulation.

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Ribbon bracelet

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Bracelet médaille
Brand: 

The product contains cadmium and lead (measured values: up to 47% and 0,22% by weight respectively). Cadmium is harmful to human health, because it accumulates in the body and can damage organs and/or cause cancer. Exposure to lead is also harmful for human health. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

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Kite

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Easy Flyer kite / Odd Bird

The plastic cap on the kite's sticks contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 14% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. In addition, it contains also di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) (measured value: 12% by weight). According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while the phthalates DINP, DNOP and DIDP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.

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Children's work gloves

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
KIDS LINE Arbeitshandschuhen [Work gloves]
Brand: 

The amount of Chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 30 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and with the REACH Regulation.

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Tattoo ink

Year: 
2016
Week: 
3
Product: 
Lime Green, Lemon Yellow, Golden Yellow, Golden Rod, Persian Red, Cherry Bomb, Cherry Bomb Mario Gold
Brand: 

The products contain aromatic amines (o-anisidine and aniline) (measured values: up to 5 ppm for each) and/or barium (measured value: up to 54000 ppm). Aromatic Amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction. When Barium is present in soluble barium salts it can be absorbed from the tattoo and have toxic effects. Barium toxicity leads to cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal dysfunction, paralysis, muscle twitching, and elevated blood pressure.

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