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Boland mask — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 4, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Boland mask — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Boland mask — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The amount of nickel released from the rivets connecting the rubber band to the mask is too high (measured value up to 5.27 µg/cm²/week). Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Retailer (10/04/2018)

Product description

A mask with skull design and curved horns, which covers the forehead, eyes and cheeks. It is held in place by a riveted rubber band. Packaging: folding cardboard with perforation and illustration.

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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