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ZHIYL nail polish "nail art striping brush in bottle" — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 6, 2011
Photo from the official notice: ZHIYL nail polish "nail art striping brush in bottle" — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.47% by weight of dibutylphthalate (DBP) which is prohibited in cosmetic products by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.In addition it contains 4.52% by weight of other phthalic acid esters.

Product description

Auburn coloured nail polish. Black lid. On the bottle is printed the brand and name as well as the volume (10ml (25FI. OZ)) a list of ingredients and the statement: "No Toluene or Formaldehyde"

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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