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CoCo's cosmetics pack "coco`s brazilian keratin treatment — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 18, 2011
Photo from the official notice: CoCo's cosmetics pack "coco`s brazilian keratin treatment — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains free formaldehyde 0.7%. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen for humans and has a strong irritating effect on the eyes, the skin and the mucous membranes. Formaldehyde may also cause severe allergic dermatitis.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EC.One incident reported.

Product description

Brazilian Keratin Treatment kit includes 4 white plastic bottles with inscriptions on the packaging: “CoCo`s Brazilian Keratin Treatment” and “professional use only”. The package includes: • 113 ml Keratin Treatment • 113 ml Clarifying Shampoo • 113 ml Moisturizing Shampoo • 113 ml Moisturizing Cond

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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