Product Safety Report: Bird Naphthalene Mothballs (2302-0056)
Product Safety Report for Bird Naphthalene Mothballs presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: Bird Naphthalene Mothballs
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains naphthalene (stated as 99.494%), which is a banned, carcinogenic substance. Ingestion or inhalation of the chemical can cause irreversible damage to internal organs.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product
Product information
| Type | Chemical products - Mothballs |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 6034000262537 |
| Batch number | 20200401 |
| Country of Origin | Ghana |
| Product Description | Clear bag with bird having the appearance of an eagle and American flag, containing small white balls |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains naphthalene (stated as 99.494%), which is a banned, carcinogenic substance. Ingestion or inhalation of the chemical can cause irreversible damage to internal organs. Further information regarding naphthalene can be found via this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/naphthalene-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/naphthalene-general-information
The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
Destruction of the product
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0056
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards