Transparant sminkväska cosmetic bag — chemical & environment risk
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Hazard
The plastic material of the product has excessive concentrations of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (up to 14% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.The plastic material of the product also has excessive concentrations of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured values: up to 1.06% by weight). 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. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Distributor (17/08/2023)
Product description
Cosmetic bag made of transparent PVC plastic. The product is 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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