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Wireklämma ('crimp') crimp beads for jewellery making — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 19, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Wireklämma ('crimp') crimp beads for jewellery making — chemical risk

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Hazard

The metal material in the crimp releases up to 6.3 µg/cm2/week nickel, exceeding the limit value of 0.5 µg/cm²/week. Nickel is a strong sensitizer and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (22/08/2014)

Product description

Crimp beads for jewellery making, 2mm in diameter. Black oxidized. Packed in a small plastic package containing 100 beads.

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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