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Mould killer in a bottle - Polycell 3 in 1 Mouldkiller – Polycell

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 30 Aug 2007In the weekly report of 31 Aug 2007 (week 34, 2007)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Mould killer in a bottle - Polycell 3 in 1 Mouldkiller
Brand
Polycell
Type / model
- 500ml bottle Bar Code 5010567136017, - 1 litre bottle Bar Code 5010567137014.
Description
The Polycell 3 in 1 Mouldkiller is a water-based product containing fungicides that kill and remove mould. It is a clear colourless liquid. It is sold as 500 ml and 1 litre pack sizes. The bottles are made from clear transparent plastic. The containers are fitted with Child Resistant Fastenings (CRFs) of the squeeze and twist type.
Risk
The product poses a risk of poisoning because a number of the Child Resistant Fasteners (CRF) have been found not to be properly engaged.Hand closing of CRFs successfully engages the CRF effectively removing the hazard. Neither the CRF or the container have been found to be defective.The product poses a risk of poisoning as the result of ingesting (drinking the product) which has as an ingredient benzalkonium chloride – fungicidal component.
Measures
  • Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0898/07
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0898/07
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2007-34 (XML)
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