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Scarves - Lainey — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalAug 27, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the azo-dye "dispersion yellow 23" (706 mg/kg), which releases the carcinogenic amine 4-amino azobenzene (49 mg/kg). The product therefore does not comply with the REACH Regulation.In addition, the product contains "dispersion orange 37/76" (165 mg/kg), which is sensitising on contact with the skin according to the expert working group "Textiles" related to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).

Measures taken

  • Voluntary stop of sales — Other

Product description

Two textile scarves, dark green/turquoise with black designs (flower motifs); presented without packaging, on a plastic ring with a hanger and a cardboard label attached.

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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