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Kali Mehandi Black Rose hair dye — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 10, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Kali Mehandi Black Rose hair dye — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Kali Mehandi Black Rose hair dye — chemical risk

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

Hazard

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains Barium peroxide, which is forbidden in cosmetics and releases barium; the latter substance was found in the product (measured value: 7.8% by weight). Barium can be easily absorbed and has toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, heart and kidney activity, leading to arrythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Furthermore, the product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD) (measured value: 12.64% by weight) with an insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (19/01/2023)

Product description

Black powder hair dye.

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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