Eliminating chlorophenols and chlorobenzenes in textile dyeing mill

Type of measure: Substitution

Upon testing effluents of a Chinese textile dyeing mill, traces of chlorophenols and chlorobenzenes were detected by the retail shop, Primark.

In collaboration with the mill and the chemical supplier, the source of the contamination was identified and eliminated by substituting the dye agent with an alternative dyeing product named Dianix Yellow Brown S-4R 150%.

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Published July 26, 2023

Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.

Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.

Relevance

Carcinogens involved:
Trichloroethylene

Sector(s) involved:
Manufacturing
Manufacture of textiles

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Company:

DyStar

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General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.

Eliminating chlorophenols and chlorobenzenes in textile dyeing mill

Eliminating chlorophenols and chlorobenzenes in textile dyeing mill

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