Brazilian Blowout Original Smoothing Solution hair straightening product — chemical risk
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Hazard
The product contains a high amount of methylene glycol (measured value up to 7%). When methylene glycol is used in hair straightening products, it can release formaldehyde that has been classified as a potential human carcinogen and poses health risks. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (10/08/2018)
Product description
Hair straightening solution in a brown 1 litre container with a pump at the top to dispense the 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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