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UV-tester wristband — chemical & environment risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalEnvironmentMar 1, 2019
Photo from the official notice: UV-tester wristband — chemical & environment risk

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Hazard

The plastic of the wristband contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 0.44 % by weight). DEHP is a phtalate that may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bioaccumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. Also prolonged exposure to them through the skin may cause cancer.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP Regulation).

Measures taken

  • The company is reported to the prosecutor — Other
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer

Product description

Wristband intended for children which measures the total exposure to UV radiation.

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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