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Serious risk Chemical, Fire

Published by Safety Gate 15 Dec 2005In the weekly report of 16 Dec 2005 (week 50, 2005)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Description
Chemicals "Polycell"Products: 1. White Spirit. 2. Turpentine Substitute.Type/model: Plastic Clear Bottles 750ml & 2 litres. Description: 750ml – White Spirit Barcode 5010212497135. 750ml – Turpentine Substitute Barcode 5010212497159. 2L – White Spirit Barcode 5010212497173.
Risk
Child resistant closures on some products may not have been fully engaged or sealed when supplied. Leakage has been reported. If swallowed and ingested by a child it could become fatal. Skin contact may cause irritation; long term effects would be unlikely. Moreover, the product may pose a fire hazard.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from distribution by the importer.Warnings published in the national newspapers. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0660/05
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0660/05
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2005-50 (XML)
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