| Title |
Dyestuffs. |
| SubTitle |
Safe handling in textile finishing |
| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE, Textile Industry Advisory Committee |
| Series Code |
TIS |
| Series Number |
3 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1996 |
| Length |
4 pages |
| Stock Code |
TIS3 |
| Notes |
leaflet. Dyeing and Finishing Information Sheet no. 3 (TIS3) (TIS 3)(Textiles information sheet no. 3)
NO HARD COPIES AVAILABLE |
| Abstract |
Advises on the methods of minimising exposure to dyestuffs and thereby reducing potential risks to health. Covers: Dyes recognised to be hazardous to health; Risk assessment; Control measures; Strategy for handling dyestuffs; Sources of exposure; Settled dust deposits; Skin contamination; Opening and resealing containers; Scooping powder; Container disposal; Dispensing liquids; Weighing out; Dissolving the dye; Handling spillages and cleaning; Changing filters in extraction equipment; Benzidine-based dyes |
| Keywords |
Toxicity; Chemicals; Exposure; Textiles; Guidance; Reactive dyes; Respiratory protective equipment; RPE; TEXIAC |