Elidor Gel Styling Unisex hair gel — chemical risk
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Hazard
According to the ingredients list, the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI), which is not permitted in leave-on cosmetic products. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Retailer (31/01/2019)
- Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (08/02/2019)
Product description
150 ml of hair styling gel in an orange plastic tube with a black cap.
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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