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Cosmetics — chemical risk (0691/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalDec 30, 2005

Hazard

Using the hair dye can lead to serious delayed “type IV” contact allergies. The product contains around 3 % p-phenylenediamine (PPD) and 4-Aminophenol (4-AP) as colour-boosting additives. One accident – consumer experienced severe irritation and reddening of the scalp, with oedema, spreading across the forehead, face and neck to the shoulders, and swelling of the eyelids. Consumer is currently receiving medical treatment.

Measures taken

  • Distribution voluntarily stopped by the economic operator — Other

Product description

Cosmetics - Henna hair dye "Gold Chestnut Henna Kestane - Export Quality"Brand: Unknown. Type/number of model: "Black Henna", "Red Henna", "Yellow Henna", "Gold Henna Chestnut", "Black Henna" and "Brown Henna".Description: Weight: 60 kg (total carton), 10 g (portion).

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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