Liquid incense
- Case number
- 0848/06
- Category
- Chemical products
- Audience
- Consumer
- Notifying country
- 🇪🇪 Estonia
- Country of origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Published
- 2006-12-22
⚠️ Risk
This product poses a chemical risk because it contains 95% of isobutyl nitrite which is classified as carcinogenic (category 2) and therefore prohibited in consumer products under Directive 76/769/EEC. Vapour inhalation of the product can cause irritation of respiratory tract, dizziness, weakness and headache. In case of prolonged inhalation, neurological symptoms may occur. Direct contact or exposure to vapours or mists may cause stinging, tearing, redness and swelling. Direct contact with skin can cause irritation. Repeated contact with skin can cause eczema. In case of ingestion of product, the irritation and injuries of gastro intestinal tract may occur.
Measures
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorityDate of entry into force: Unknown