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Fresh&Dry, Woolworth Textilerfrischer Sommerblumen textile freshener — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 26, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Fresh&Dry, Woolworth Textilerfrischer Sommerblumen textile freshener — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Fresh&Dry, Woolworth Textilerfrischer Sommerblumen textile freshener — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Fresh&Dry, Woolworth Textilerfrischer Sommerblumen textile freshener — chemical risk

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

Hazard

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is classified as toxic for reproduction, but does not have the appropriate labelling and warnings. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Manufacturer (27/07/2022)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (27/07/2022)
  • Stop of sales — Manufacturer (27/07/2022)
  • Destruction of the product — Manufacturer (27/07/2022)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer (27/07/2022)

Product description

Odour-removing liquid, to be sprayed on textiles such as carpets, cushions, car seats, clothing and footwear.

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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