V&F · (Glue) Red Sun

The glue contains benzene and 1.2 dichloroethane above the permitted levels (measured values: benzene: 24 %; 1.2 dichloroethane: 60%). Benzene and 1.2 dichloroethane are carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.

Published: 26 September 2014
Notifying authority: Spain
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): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 17/06/2014

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1448/14
Model: Reference 15954
Batch: 8862009159545
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8862009159545

Classification

Category: Chemical products
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Bicycle repair kit consisting of a tube of glue, various tools and a patch for the inner tube. It comes in a plastic blister attached to a cardboard back.