UV-tester wristband
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Environment
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Hazard
- The plastic of the wristband contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 0.44 % by weight).
- Origin
- Unknown
What is this? A wristband that checks if you have had enough sun. The plastic part may have harmful chemicals.
What's happening? Tests found two bad chemicals in the wristband’s plastic. One is called DEHP, the other SCCPs.
Does this affect me? Only if you or a child wears this wristband. It is sold in Sweden.
What should I do? Stop using the wristband. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health worries.
🤖 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: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Environment · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The plastic of the wristband contains 2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) (measured value: 28 % by weight) and short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) (measured value: up to 0.44 % by weight). · Origin: Unknown
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