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HM Müllner working gloves "arbeitshandschuhe" — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 16, 2012
Photo from the official notice: HM Müllner working gloves "arbeitshandschuhe" — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because the various parts of the glove leather contain 40-67 mg/kg of Chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) is classified as sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 420.

Product description

Pale-green/yellow leather working gloves; dark-blue cuff made of fabric, with red and black stripes; the lining (brown and black pattern on a white background) does not line the entire inside surface of the gloves. Packaging: pale yellow cardboard label with black and grey print.

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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