
Hairspray "Color-Haarspray (4 different shades),
Pyro-Partner
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Germany
Requirements breached
The products pose a chemical risk because they contain between 55% and 85% (in relation to the non-propellant content) of methanol. In addition, up to 1.4% of benzene was detected. Both methanol and benzene are substances which are toxic when inhaled or swallowed and upon skin contact. Benzene is also classified as carcinogenic and mutagenic. Methanol leads to damage to the central nervous system, in particular to the optic nerves, and also to the kidneys, liver, heart and other organs. The products do not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC as phenol is prohibited.
Product
- Description
- Brightly-coloured pressurised spray cans with pink, blue, yellow, mauve and glitter-finish plastic caps
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0400/11 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2011-018
- Published
- 21 April 2011
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