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Sally Hansen nail polish “advanced hard as nails” — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 3, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.045% by weight of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), which is prohibited in cosmetics by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC. Dibutyl phthalate may cause harm to the unborn child and lead to the possible risk of impaired fertility. Phthalates have a negative effect on the development of reproductive organs.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Pink nail polish in a 13.3 ml glass bottle of approximate size: 85x35 mm.

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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