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Shengtai tools work gloves — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 16, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains a chromium content of 8.8 mg/kg. (The permitted level is 3 mg/kg). Chromium VI is toxic and carcinogenic; it corrodes textiles and prolonged contact causes dermatitis.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Leather work gloves packed in a plastic bag. The label carries the following information: “Work Gloves. Leather”.

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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