floraworld — Gartenhadnschuhe ('Gardening gloves')
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Person
What is this? These are gardening gloves made of leather. They may have too much chromium (VI), a chemical that can cause allergies.
What's happening? The gloves have unsafe levels of chromium (VI). This can harm your skin and cause allergic reactions.
Does this affect me? If you own these gloves, you could be at risk. They were sold in Germany.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have skin problems. Return the gloves to where you bought them.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value up to 32 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Person · Origin: People's Republic of China
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