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Glacier Slime — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalNov 5, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Glacier Slime — chemical risk

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Hazard

This product poses a serious chemical risk as when tested the sample contained 931 mg/kg soluble boron which is in excess of the limit of 300 mg/kg. Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product has been withdrawn from the market.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Blue and white pot of slime bearing the name Glacier Slime

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Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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