OECDReference EN/AU/PS1126883
Kadink Decorative sand 10g 6 pack
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Identification
Product identification
- Product
- Kadink Decorative sand 10g 6 pack
- Category
- Chemicals and poisons, Asbestos (cancer causing substance)
Official information
Risk and measures
- Risk or hazard
- The product is being recalled because the sand may include asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia. The product may cause a risk to health as asbestos has been detected in some samples after laboratory testing. The release of respirable asbestos fibres is unlikely to occur in its current state, unless the sand is processed by mechanical means such as crushing or pulverising. The risk that any asbestos found is likely to be airborne or fine enough for inhalation is low.
- Recommendations
- Stop using the product immediately. Wear disposable gloves and a mask and place the sand in a heavy-duty plastic bag and double tape it securely and keep it out of reach of children. Do not dispose of the products in general waste. Information on the disposal of asbestos waste, including disposal facilities in your state or territory can be found on The Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency website . Contact Officeworks after disposal to arrange a full refund. Contact Officeworks Customer Service Team 1300 633 423, 8am to 6pm AEST, Monday to Friday Important message from the ACCC to consumers: The ACCC continues to work with health and safety, and other relevant agencies at the state, territory and Commonwealth levels as this issue evolves. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency and health information from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth), visit the ACCC Product Safety website .
Official information
Economic operators
- Manufacturer
- Officeworks Ltd
Territory
Geography
- Origin
- China (People's Republic of)
- Distribution
- Retirada en Australia
- Country of recall
- Australia
Provenance and context
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