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RAX KITS DE REPARACIONES ('Repair kit'), RUBBER CEMENT (glue) bicycle repair kit — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 5, 2016
Photo from the official notice: RAX KITS DE REPARACIONES ('Repair kit'), RUBBER CEMENT (glue) bicycle repair kit — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: RAX KITS DE REPARACIONES ('Repair kit'), RUBBER CEMENT (glue) bicycle repair kit — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: RAX KITS DE REPARACIONES ('Repair kit'), RUBBER CEMENT (glue) bicycle repair kit — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane and benzene (measured values: dichloroethane 70% and benzene 0.6%). Benzene and 1,2 dichloroethane are carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (14/03/2016)

Product description

Glue included in a puncture repair kit for bicycles; sold in a blister pack containing also patches and tools.

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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