Wärmflasche [Hot-water bottle]
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- -
- Hazard
- The plastic material of the hot water bottle contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) chrysene and benzo[e]pyrene (measured values: 2 mg/kg and 1.2 mg/kg respectively).
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
What is this? A hot-water bottle is a rubber or plastic bag you fill with hot water to keep warm.
What's happening? Some bottles have harmful chemicals called PAHs in the plastic. These can leak out when hot water is used.
Does this affect me? If you own one of these bottles, you could be exposed to the chemicals.
What should I do? Stop using the bottle and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: - · Hazard: The plastic material of the hot water bottle contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) chrysene and benzo[e]pyrene (measured values: 2 mg/kg and 1.2 mg/kg respectively). · Origin: People's Republic of China
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