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Michelin gloves — chemical risk (A12/1763/15)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 8, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Michelin gloves — chemical risk (A12/1763/15)

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Hazard

The gloves contain azo-dyes which release the aromatic amine 3,3’-­Dimethoxybenzidine (in excess of 100mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this 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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (18/11/2015)

Product description

Leather and nylon gloves, navy and reflex blue colour, in sizes medium, large and extra large.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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