The health hazards resulting from constituents of coatings include acute toxic effects (classified as very toxic, toxic, corrosive or irritant) and chronic toxic effects. In the case of chronic toxic effects, the focus of prevention measures is on avoiding CMR substances and substances causing sensitisation (allergies).
The following substances are inadmissible as constituents of coating formulations:
Proof:
Safety data sheet as amended by Regulation (EU) No 453/2010, and manufacturer's declaration.
All products awarded one of the following eco labels meet these criteria:
Alternatively, the corresponding baubook declaration may serve as evidence (www.baubook.info/oea).
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