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slime TYRE PLUG KIT tyre repair kit — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 26, 2021
Photo from the official notice: slime TYRE PLUG KIT tyre repair kit — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: slime TYRE PLUG KIT tyre repair kit — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: slime TYRE PLUG KIT tyre repair kit — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: slime TYRE PLUG KIT tyre repair kit — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The glue from the kit contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: 89% by weight). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (12/11/2021)

Product description

Tyre repair kit which consists of an insertion tool, a tool with an ear, pliers, tire sealant sticks (5 pcs.) and a green plastic tube with glue (rubber cement). The product was also sold online.

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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