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V&F (Glue) Red Sun bicycle repair kit with glue — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 26, 2014
Photo from the official notice: V&F (Glue) Red Sun bicycle repair kit with glue — chemical risk

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Hazard

The glue contains benzene and 1.2 dichloroethane above the permitted levels (measured values: benzene: 24 %; 1.2 dichloroethane: 60%). Benzene and 1.2 dichloroethane are carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (17/06/2014)

Product description

Bicycle repair kit consisting of a tube of glue, various tools and a patch for the inner tube. It comes in a plastic blister attached to a cardboard back.

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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