Hand Sanitiser

Burns, Chemical, Fire, Health risk / other Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Hand Sanitiser
Alert NumberA12/01851/20
Brandibcccndc
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeBurns, Chemical, Fire, Health risk / other
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published25 December 2020

Risk Description

The product contains an insufficient amount of ethanol (measured values: 7% by volume). Consequently, it does not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. Moreover, the product contains methanol (measured value: 37.4 % by weight), which is acutely toxic to the central nervous system and to the eyes. Furthermore, the required hazard pictograms and warnings are missing. Users have therefore no information on the toxicity and flammability of the product. The packaging is not fitted with child-resistant fastening. Ingestion or contact with methanol may lead to blindness and death. The product does not comply with the Biocidal Products Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Hand disinfectant sold in a 50 ml bottle with green flip top and green labelling. The product is sold online, in particular via AliBaba Group and eBay.

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