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Jin Shong Che. Ind. Co., Ltd. tyre repair kit — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 24, 2006

Hazard

The maximum permitted level of benzene in consumer products is 0.1%.The product poses a carcinogenic risk to consumers because the rubber solution contains 33 % benzene and 22% toluene.Benzene is classified as carcinogenic category I R45, mutagenic category II R46 and toxic (R46/23/24/25). Toluene is classified as carcinogenic category III, harmful R20/48 and highly inflammable.The labelling of the product is incorrect and incomplete.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market — Other

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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