Polo — Leather scarf
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hazard
- The leather of the scarf contains an excessive amount of chromium VI (measured value: 19.2 mg/kg).
- Origin
- Pakistan
What is this? This is a leather scarf sold in Germany. The leather has too much chromium VI, a harmful chemical.
What's happening? Tests found high chromium VI in the scarf. This can cause skin rashes or allergies.
Does this affect me? If you own this scarf, you may be at risk. Stop using it right away.
What should I do? Take the scarf back to where you bought it. 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 leather of the scarf contains an excessive amount of chromium VI (measured value: 19.2 mg/kg). · Origin: Pakistan
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