Work-It — Rubber hammer
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Hand tools
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The handle contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) Chrysene (measured concentration 214 mg/kg). This PAH are carcinogenic. The consumer can be exposed when the product comes into direct and prolonged or repe
What is this? A rubber-handled hammer made in China. The handle has a chemical called chrysene that can cause cancer.
What's happening? The hammer’s handle has too much chrysene. This chemical can harm your health if you use it a lot.
Does this affect me? If you own this hammer in the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, or France, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Hand tools · Hazard: The handle contains the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) Chrysene (measured concentration 214 mg/kg). This PAH are carcinogenic. The consumer can be exposed when the product comes into direct and prolonged or repe · Origin: People's Republic of China
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