Toxicity testing of textiles

Autor: H. Benaddi, Patricia Dolez
Rok vydání: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-08-100453-1.00008-8
Popis: This chapter provides a description of test methods available for testing the toxicity of textiles. It covers heavy metals, including organotin, volatile organic compounds, toxic dyes, pesticides, flame retardants, phthalates, nonylphenol ethoxylates, dioxins, and furans. Each section also includes a description of the use of the chemical in textile manufacturing, data on measured amounts in commercial textile products, knowledge about potential risks for health and the environment, existing regulations, and relevant standards. The chapter ends with a presentation of some textile-relevant ecolabels as well as some thoughts on future trends.
Databáze: OpenAIRE