Chemical products — burns risk

Hazard

- The packaging does not provide any information about the amount of gel to be used, where to use it (open or closed space) or the conditions of use (for lighting or relighting fires). It only says "Use in oil lamps: Filling height – do not fill the burner to the top".- This preparation is made up of methyl ethyl ketone (5%, (Flashpoint: -4 °C) and ethanol (75-95%) (Flashpoint: 13 °C). Its composition means that the AGA burning gel is a dangerous preparation and, according to existing legislation, is classified as "Highly flammable". As such, it must be stored, packaged and labelled in accordance with Decree-Law No 82/2003 of 23 April 2003. It has a very low flashpoint and is therefore likely to present serious dangers to the user when used near a flame, as is the case under its normal conditions of use. The fact that the product is a gel and could therefore be spilt increases the danger surrounding its use, due to its flammability and its toxicity.- Although the warning information on the product’s label states "Keep away from sources of ignition", the fact that the purpose of the gel is to facilitate burning means that it may be used to relight a fire and the user might consequently get burnt.- After various tests to open and close the bottle, it was concluded that the safety cap does not always work, which poses an additional risk when using this product.- Although the label carries the symbol for danger (F) printed in black on an orange background, there is no tactile warning of danger. - The warning information on the label is difficult to read.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal from the market ordered by authority — Other

Product description

AGA Burning Gel.