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🧸 Product GB DK September 11, 2015

BYB — Bond Nail Glue

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BYB — Bond Nail Glue
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products

Hazard: The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value up to 10%). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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What is this? This is a bottle of nail glue called BYB Bond Nail Glue. It has a chemical called chloroform in it.

What's happening? The glue has too much chloroform. This can hurt your skin or make you sick if you breathe it in or swallow it.

Does this affect me? If you use this glue, you could be at risk. It was sold in the UK and Denmark.

What should I do? Stop using this glue right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value up to 10%). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 11, 2015
Last refreshed by us
6 days ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/175596

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What is this product recall alert about?
BYB — Bond Nail Glue. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The nail glue contains chloroform (measured value up to 10%). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. The product does not comply with the...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 11, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom and Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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