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Scarf — chemical risk (A12/0694/15)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 29, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Scarf — chemical risk (A12/0694/15)
Photo from the official notice: Scarf — chemical risk (A12/0694/15)

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

Hazard

The scarf contains azo dyes releasing the aromatic amine 4-Methyl-1,3-phenylenediamine (measured concentration 77.7 mg/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 REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (09/03/2015)

Product description

White scarf, multicoloured 'Deutschland' lettering, black fringes at the ends of the scarf, measurements: 14 x 130 cm.

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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