TYRE PLUG KIT
Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01614/21 |
| Brand | slime |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 26 November 2021 |
Risk Description
The glue from the kit contains an excessive amount of toluene (measured value: 89% by weight). Toluene is neurotoxic, if inhaled or in contact with the skin, and might also affect the unborn child. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 12/11/2021
Product Description
Tyre repair kit which consists of an insertion tool, a tool with an ear, pliers, tire sealant sticks (5 pcs.) and a green plastic tube with glue (rubber cement). The product was also sold online.