SYMEX Hand Sanitizer / Hand Desinfectiemiddel / Gel Mains Netoyant hand disinfectant — fire & health risk
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Hazard
The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured value: ≤ 42 %). Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection.Additionally, the presence of ethanol is not accompanied by the corresponding hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor
Product description
60 ml of transparent hydro-alcoholic disinfectant hand gel. The product is manufactured in different perfumes.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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