Esprit — Leather gloves
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 15 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
What is this? These are leather gloves made by Esprit. The gloves have too much chromium (VI) in the leather.
What's happening? The gloves have high chromium (VI). This can cause allergic reactions. The gloves do not follow safety rules.
Does this affect me? If you own these gloves, you might be at risk. This is for gloves sold in Germany and France.
What should I do? Stop using the gloves. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have skin problems.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) found in the leather is too high (measured value up to 15 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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