Siesta — Unknown
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Hazard
- The leather of the lining of the shoes contains Chromium VI (measured values up to 45.4 mg/kg ), which is sensitizing and might trigger allergic reactions.
- Origin
- Austria
What is this? Siesta shoes have lining made of leather. The leather contains a chemical called Chromium VI. This chemical can cause allergies.
What's happening? Tests found Chromium VI in the shoes' lining. This chemical can cause skin reactions in some people.
Does this affect me? Anyone who wears these shoes might be at risk. People with sensitive skin are more likely to react.
What should I do? Stop wearing the shoes. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a skin reaction.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The leather of the lining of the shoes contains Chromium VI (measured values up to 45.4 mg/kg ), which is sensitizing and might trigger allergic reactions. · Origin: Austria
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