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Eraser — chemical risk (0886/06)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 3, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) in a greater quantity than 0,5% w/w by content di-n-octyl phthalate in quantity greater than 20% by weight.DBP is classified as toxic and may impair fertility or cause harm to an unborn child. Di-n-octyl phthalate is characterized as irritant to the skin and causes serious eye damage. Given the fact that the eraser is used mainly by children and given the usual behaviour of children, namely chewing and sucking of things they keep in their hands, this product is particularly dangerous to children.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority. Press release has been issued — Other

Product description

Category: StationeryProduct: EraserBrand: UnknownType/number of model: ZD 788 – 4, bar code: 0 249356 000030

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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