Hair dye

What is the danger

The product contains barium (measured value: 13.6 % by weight) as peroxide. Barium peroxide is corrosive and irritant. Barium can be absorbed from the dye and have toxic effects on kidney and heart.

Requirements breached

The product contains too much p-aminophenol (measured value: 13.6% by weight, final calculated concentration: 3.8%) and insufficient coupling agent. Uncoupled p-aminopohenol is a strong skin sensitiser and may trigger allergic skin reactions. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 9 November 2018

Product

Description

Hair dye powder (light brown colour), packed in an aluminium sachet containing 15 g. Sold in a printed cardboard box containing 5 sachets.

Brand

Color Mate

Model / type

Light Brown 9.7

Batch

8 906016 050843 Batch Number: 07