INTERNATIONAL — Naphthalene mothballs
White naphthalene mothballs with a diameter of 2 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BH575HLL).
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Catégorie
- Chemical products
- Risque
- The product contains naphthalene, which is not authorised to be used in biocides. Naphthalene is irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer.
- Origin
- Spain
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
What is this? These are mothballs with naphthalene. Naphthalene is a chemical used to keep moths away.
What's happening? The mothballs are not allowed in Europe. They can irritate your skin or lungs and may cause cancer.
Does this affect me? If you have these mothballs, you might be at risk. They were sold in France.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for safer options.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains naphthalene, which is not authorised to be used in biocides. Naphthalene is irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer. · Origin: Spain
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