Hand disinfectant

What is the danger

The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol and propan-2-ol (measured values: ≤ 0.05 % and ≤ 0.1 %, respectively). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does contain methanol (measured value: 3.4 %), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and the eye. Ingestion or contact with methanol leads to blindness and death. Furthermore, the presence of methanol is not accompanied by the corresponding hazard pictograms and warnings. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product, which in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products and the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations.

Measures taken

1. Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 23 March 2020
2. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

100 ml of transparent hydro-alcoholic disinfectant hand gel.

Packaging

The product is packaged in a plastic bottle, available in different colours , with a black or white self-closing cap, and was sold online, in particular via eBAY.

Brand

Shield