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Solder paste – Kester “Kester HM531 WS solder paste”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 9 Jun 2022In the weekly report of 10 Jun 2022 (week 23, 2022)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 2 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Solder paste
Brand
Kester
Name
Kester HM531 WS solder paste
Type / model
SN63PB37 T3 / 7010020511
Batch
IP101270
Description
White translucent cartridge with red lid and stopper containing 600g of soldering paste. The product is also sold online to the general public, in particular via eBay.
Risk
The product contains a high amount of lead. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may also affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product should be used only by, or under the direction of, technically qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved and the necessity for reasonable care in handling. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal of the product from sale to general public and takedown from eBay processed · by the retailer · from 31 May 2022
Online marketplace
eBay
Notifying country
Ireland
Country of origin
United States
Alert type
Professional
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00846/22Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00846/22Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00846/22
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/00846/22
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2022-23 (XML)
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