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Hair dye product "color"

Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk

Hair dye product "color" was recalled on 8 June 2012 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0858/12. Chemical risk reported by Finland. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the colouring agent Phenazinium, 3,7-diamino-2,8-dimethyl-5-phenyl- and its salts (CAS-number 477-73-6)) banned in Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Photo of recalled product: Hair dye product "color"
Alert NumberA12/0858/12
BrandSilk Therapy USA
CategoryCosmetics
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberBatch code: SKU#CST030
Published8 June 2012

Risk Description

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains the colouring agent Phenazinium, 3,7-diamino-2,8-dimethyl-5-phenyl- and its salts (CAS-number 477-73-6)) banned in Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.

Product Description

The package contains: Silk Therapy color (1) (60 ml); Developer (2) (60 ml); Sealer Plus (3) (15 ml), Biosilk Silk Therapy (4) (15 ml).

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Hair dye product "color".

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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