Oilcloth
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Environment
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Hazard
- The cloth contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.6%). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic o
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
What is this? This is a kind of oilcloth used in kitchens. It may have a harmful chemical called SCCPs in it.
What's happening? The cloth has too much SCCPs. This is not allowed and can harm the environment.
Does this affect me? If you have this cloth, it could be bad for the environment where you live.
What should I do? Stop using the cloth. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.
🤖 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The cloth contains short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value up to 0.6%). The placing on the market and use of articles containing SCCPs is banned. SCCPs persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic o · Origin: People's Republic of China
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