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🧸 Product LV February 13, 2015

NIEBIESKI KSIEZYC — Long Beach

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
NIEBIESKI KSIEZYC — Long Beach
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Hazard
The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 93 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed
Origin
People's Republic of China
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117 days in total
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What is this? This is a piece of clothing that has a chemical called azo-dye. The dye can break down and release a harmful substance called 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine.

What's happening? The clothing has too much of this harmful substance. If you wear it for a long time, the chemical can soak into your skin.

Does this affect me? Yes, if you own or wear this clothing. It may be dangerous, especially with long and direct skin contact.

What should I do? Stop wearing the clothing and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 93 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, this aromatic amine may be absorbed · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 13, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/146665

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NIEBIESKI KSIEZYC — Long Beach. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The product contains azo-dyes releasing the aromatic amine 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine (measured concentration 93 mg/kg). When the product is in direct and prolonged contact with the...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 13, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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