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Superglue - Cyanocrylate adhesive

Chemical, Health risk / other Chemical products Serious risk

Superglue - Cyanocrylate adhesive was recalled on 28 January 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00166/22. Chemical, Health risk / other risk reported by France. The product contains chloroform (measured value 59.

Photo of recalled product: Superglue - Cyanocrylate adhesive
Alert NumberA12/00166/22
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical, Health risk / other
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published28 January 2022

Risk Description

The product contains chloroform (measured value 59.6 % by weight). Chloroform in high doses causes skin irritation and can damage health if inhaled or swallowed. In addition, the product lacks the appropriate labelling and language as well as a tactile warning of danger and child-resistant fastening. The user therefore has no information to avoid the dangers incurred when the product comes into contact with the skin or the eyes, or if it is ingested. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation and with the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) 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

Glue in a plastic bottle. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical, health risk / other hazard related to Superglue - Cyanocrylate adhesive.

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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