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SAFETY GATEReference A12/00968/23

Straight comb — riesgo medioambiental · riesgo químico

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Straight comb
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product domain
Non-foodNagameAlert treatment

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
Chemical · Environment
Official description
The black cord has an excessive concentration of short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The black cord also has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: up to 1.5 %, 5.4 %, 1.2 % and 1.5 % by weight, respectively).These phthalates may harm the health by possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.The solder in the product has an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 57.8 % by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation nor with the Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/01/2023

Territory

Geography

Origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country or territory
Sweden
Distribution
Notificado por Sweden

Provenance and context

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