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🧸 Product DE August 14, 2015

phil trade — Kautschuk Sprühlack ("Rubber spray paint")

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
phil trade — Kautschuk Sprühlack ("Rubber spray paint")
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products

Hazard: The amount of benzene in the product is too high (measured value 0.25% by weight). Benzene is carcinogenic and mutagenic, toxic when inhaled or ingested and irritant to the eyes and skin. The product does not comply

Origin
Romania
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126 days in total
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What is this? This is a spray paint called Kautschuk Sprühlack. It is used to coat surfaces with rubber.

What's happening? Tests show the paint has too much benzene. Benzene can cause cancer and harm eyes, skin, and lungs.

Does this affect me? Anyone who used this spray may be at risk. It was sold in Germany.

What should I do? Stop using the paint. 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: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The amount of benzene in the product is too high (measured value 0.25% by weight). Benzene is carcinogenic and mutagenic, toxic when inhaled or ingested and irritant to the eyes and skin. The product does not comply · Origin: Romania

First published
August 14, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/172562

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What is this product recall alert about?
phil trade — Kautschuk Sprühlack ("Rubber spray paint"). Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The amount of benzene in the product is too high (measured value 0.25% by weight). Benzene is carcinogenic and mutagenic, toxic when inhaled or ingested and irritant to the eyes and skin. T...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 14, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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