Vacuum Jug
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Kitchen/cooking accessories
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos flask contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regu
What is this? This is a vacuum jug (thermos flask) with two glass walls. The space between the walls has asbestos fibers.
What's happening? The asbestos can come out if the jug breaks. Breathing it in can cause cancer.
Does this affect me? If you own or used this jug in Italy, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Kitchen/cooking accessories · Hazard: The separators of the double glass wall of the thermos flask contain asbestos fibres. If the thermos breaks, the user may inhale asbestos fibres, which are carcinogenic. The product does not comply with the REACH Regu · Origin: People's Republic of China
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