Hair dye product "color"
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.
| Alert Number | A12/0858/12 |
| Brand | Silk Therapy USA |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Batch code: SKU#CST030 |
| Published | 8 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.