Tools & DIYchemical

Bolt cutter (Work Plus) · Bolzenschneider

The product contains an excessive amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (measured total value: 121 mg/kg).PAHs may cause cancer and are also mutagenic and toxic for reproduction. The product does not comply…

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Date
2022-04-15
Country
Germany
Brand
Work Plus
Product
Bolt cutter
Classification
chemical
Category
Tools & DIY
Source
EU Safety Gate

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