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Recall A12/01608/20 — Non-water washing antibacterial hand washing gel

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · France · 2020-11-27 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/01608/20
Date of alert
2020-11-27
Country / jurisdiction
France
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Chemical, Fire, Health risk / other
Brand
YDBY
Product category
Chemical products
Product type
Hand disinfectant
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
6970261772111
Reported risk: The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured values: 28,4% by weight). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. Moreover, the presence of alcohols is not accompanied by the appropriate hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire. Furthermore, the product contains the preservative methylisothiazolinone (MI) (0,0063%), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MI-containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002269

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