KARSTADT — Unknown
- 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 8.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
What is this? This is about leather clothes or shoes that have too much chromium (VI). Chromium (VI) can cause skin allergies.
What's happening? Some leather items from China have unsafe levels of chromium (VI). This can harm your skin.
Does this affect me? If you own leather clothes or shoes from China, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using the item and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a reaction.
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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 8.2 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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