Schwenkel /, UVEX — Riding gloves
- Risk level
- Other risk levels
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Origin
- Germany
Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value 7.7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What is this? These are riding gloves made by Schwenkel and UVEX. The leather has too much chromium (VI), a chemical that can cause allergies.
What's happening? The gloves have unsafe levels of chromium (VI). This can harm your skin over time.
Does this affect me? If you own these gloves, you might get skin reactions like rashes or itching.
What should I do? Stop using the gloves and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any symptoms.
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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The amount of chromium (VI) in the leather is too high (measured value 7.7 mg/kg). Chromium (VI) is sensitising and may trigger allergic reactions. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation. · Origin: Germany
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