The risk
The glue contains toluene (measured value 4.38% by weight ). Toluene is carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Product: Tyre repair kit for cars consisting of a yellow tube of glue and various tools, supplied in a cardboard blister packaging.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 22/05/2017Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks Date of entry into force: 22/05/2017
Other chemical alerts in 2017
3 of the 437 motor vehicle alerts published in 2017 concerned the same risk.
| A11/0153/17 22 Dec 2017 | HB BODY Bumper paint |
| A12/1116/17 18 Aug 2017 | Polaris ACE 150, Outlaw 50, 90, 110, Phoenix 200, Predator 50, 90, Quadricycle 200, Sawtooth 200, Scrambler |
Who notified alerts in 2017
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 240 |
| France | 81 |
| United Kingdom | 57 |
| Portugal | 27 |
| Poland | 11 |
| Spain | 5 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2017