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Kester Kester HM531 WS solder paste — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJun 10, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Kester Kester HM531 WS solder paste — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Kester Kester HM531 WS solder paste — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Kester Kester HM531 WS solder paste — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product contains a high amount of lead. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product should be used only by, or under the direction of, technically qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved and the necessity for reasonable care in handling. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal of the product from sale to general public and takedown from eBay processed — Retailer (31/05/2022)

Product description

White translucent cartridge with red lid and stopper containing 600g of soldering paste. The product is also sold online to the general public, in particular via eBay.

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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