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Kirjakemetalli type metal — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 14, 2018

Hazard

The product contains lead (value: 84% by weight) and is not correctly labelled for restricted use only by professionals. Lead is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (10/10/2018)

Product description

Slate of metal alloy (with melting interval of 242-260°C) intended for casting purposes in type-founding and metal typesetting. It is sold in a package of 62x1.8 cm with a weight of 0.9 kg.

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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