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Keron-Works Worker work gloves — chemical risk (A11/0088/14)

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsChemicalOct 24, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Keron-Works Worker work gloves — chemical risk (A11/0088/14)

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Hazard

The fabric part of the work gloves contains the Aromatic Amine 4-Chloroaniline released from azo-dyes in a concentration above the permitted limit of 30 mg/kg (measured concentration up to 360mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, the Aromatic Amine may be absorbed by the skin. Aromatic Amines can cause cancer, cell mutations and affect reproduction.The product does not comply with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (03/09/2014)

Product description

Five-finger protective gloves made of cowhide, size 9 work gloves in white/grey leather: one-piece glove palm with thumb, index and little finger;a ring and middle finger and fingertips for the ring, middle and little fingers and upper parts for the thumb and index finger sewn from separate leather

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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