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Non-slip Bath Mats Bathroom Square PVC. Product sold online — chemical & environment risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChemicalEnvironmentNov 3, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Non-slip Bath Mats Bathroom Square PVC. Product sold online — chemical & environment risk

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Hazard

The product has excessive concentrations of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured values: up to 1.5% and 13% by weight, respectively).SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.DEHP may harm the health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor

Product description

Red anti slip math for bath tub

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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