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Spain	Textiles: Ladies' shoes. This product contains dimethylfumarate. (Week 10 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of dimethylfumarate in the footwear and in the sachets contained in the packaging. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which is considered harmful, irritating and sensitizing on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorized. Read more
Sweden	Chemical products: Spray paint. This product contains toluene. (Week 09 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.8% toluene which is classified as toxic for reproduction. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, in adhesives intended for sale to the general public, toluene should not be placed on the market or used as a substance or constituent of preparations in a concentration equal to or higher than 0.1% by mass. Read more
France	Textiles: Ladies' shoes. This product contains dimethylfumarate. (Week 09 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of dimethylfumarate in the shoes and in the sachets contained in the packaging. Dimethylfumarate is a substance which has to be considered harmful, irritating and sensitizing on contact with the skin, and its use as a biocide is not authorized. Read more
Sweden	Chemical products: Bicycle repair kit. This product contains toluene. (Week 09 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.1% toluene which is classified as toxic for reproduction. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, in adhesives intended for sale to the general public, toluene should not be placed on the market or used as a substance or constituent of preparations in a concentration equal to or higher than 0.1% by mass. Read more
Sweden	Chemical products: Rubber solution. This product contains toluene. (Week 09 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.3% toluene which is classified as toxic for reproduction. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, in adhesives intended for sale to the general public, toluene should not be placed on the market or used as a substance or constituent of preparations in a concentration equal to or higher than 0.1% by mass. Read more
Sweden	Chemical products: Bicycle repair kit. This product contains toluene. (Week 09 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 17% toluene which is classified as toxic for reproduction. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, in adhesives intended for sale to the general public, toluene should not be placed on the market or used as a substance or constituent of preparations in a concentration equal to or higher than 0.1% by mass. Read more
Sweden	Chemical products: Bicycle repair kit. This product contains toluene. (Week 09 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0.3% toluene which is classified as toxic for reproduction. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, in adhesives intended for sale to the general public, toluene should not be placed on the market or used as a substance or constituent of preparations in a concentration equal to or higher than 0.1% by mass. Read more
Sweden	Chemical products: Spray paint. This product contains toluene. (Week 09 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 2.2% toluene which is classified as toxic for reproduction. According to the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC, in adhesives intended for sale to the general public, toluene should not be placed on the market or used as a substance or constituent of preparations in a concentration equal to or higher than 0.1% by mass. Read more
France	Textiles: Ladies' boots. This product contains dimethylfumarate. (Week 09 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because of the presence of 49 mg/kg of dimethylfumarate, which is a substance to be considered harmful, irritating and sensitizing on contact with the skin. It is not authorized as a biocide. Read more
Sweden	Chemical products: Glue. This product contains toluene. (Week 08 – 2009) The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.7% toluene which should not be placed on the market or used as a substance or constituent of preparations in a concentration equal to or higher than 0.1% by mass. Read more

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