Eraser
| Alert Number | 0886/06 |
| Category | Stationery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 3 January 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) in a greater quantity than 0,5% w/w by content di-n-octyl phthalate in quantity greater than 20% by weight.DBP is classified as toxic and may impair fertility or cause harm to an unborn child. Di-n-octyl phthalate is characterized as irritant to the skin and causes serious eye damage. Given the fact that the eraser is used mainly by children and given the usual behaviour of children, namely chewing and sucking of things they keep in their hands, this product is particularly dangerous to children.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authority. Press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Category: StationeryProduct: EraserBrand: UnknownType/number of model: ZD 788 – 4, bar code: 0 249356 000030