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Wurth Blue work gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalOct 31, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Wurth Blue work gloves — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The products pose a chemical risk because the white leather contains Chromium (VI) (measured value: up to 5.5 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (13/10/2014)

Product description

Work gloves made of white and black leather with light brown textile trimmings. The text "Wurth blue" is printed on the wrist.

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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