WPRO · Salt remover for steam irons

The product poses a chemical risk because it contains acidic solution which is classified as corrosive C R35 due to its low pH value. In addition, the label of the product is missing the following safety information: - the risk symbol C “Corrosive”, - the risk phrase R35 “Causes serious burns”, - the precaution instructions S36/37/39 “Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection” and S45 “In case of accident or if you fill unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)”. The product does not comply with the Chemical Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Published: 28 November 2008
Notifying authority: Greece
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1372/08
Model: Code IRD010-4812 817 29956,
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8015250020663

Classification

Category: Chemical products
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: Not published

Product description

Liquid salt remover for steam irons packed in a white plastic bottle with blue cap. Capacity 250ml. On the bottle there are instructions for use and safety instructions in Polish and Greek.