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Coastguard man's cap — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalApr 24, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Coastguard man's cap — chemical risk

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Hazard

The grey-green colour inside the sweatband contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 4-aminoazobenzene in a concentration above the permitted limit of 30 mg/kg (measured value of 4-aminoazobenzene: 562 mg/kg ). The aromatic amine in question has a high allergenic potential on exposure to the skin and is known to be carcinogenic.The product does not comply with the requirements of the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (06/02/2015)

Product description

Olive green cap with light brown edging band, half belt on rear, adjustable with metal buckle, grey-green sweat-band on inside, Sample size: 99

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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