Solvents - Chlorinated organic solvents
Required limit value:
Should not be used in processes or present in products.
CAS RN:
Various
Properties:
Liquid or gas. Affect the nervous system. Irritating to skin and mucous membranes. Many chlorinated organic solvents are dangerous for the environment.
Use:
Solvents used in the manufacture of rubber, metal paint and fur industry used for grease and oil, e.g. in stain removers. Also used in cleaning agents and detergents. Solvents in lubricating oils. Solvents in dyeing of synthetic fibres (carriers) at atmospheric pressure. Solvents in printing. Finishing agents. Fabric softeners. Also used as moth-proofing agent in textiles and for the manufacture of silk and pearls. See also under heading “Flame retardants”.
Comments:
Where possible, apply water-based emulsions based on easily degradable surfactants. Alternative products are available or under development for all uses. Carriers do not need to be used for dyeing in high-pressure machinery. Categories of carriers also recommended not to be used: Chloronaphthalenes, which are toxic and cause liver damage, chlorobenzenes and chlorotoluenes, which are toxic and can cause liver and kidney damage and irritate eyes and airways.
Legal background:
Manufacturers in EU are required to follow the Industry Emissions Directive (IED), 2010/75/EU. Prop 65: Several chlorinated solvents are known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Safe Harbor Limit: NSRL 3-50 µg/day. No information on settlements.
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CHEMICALS GUIDANCE | Edition: January 2020 | © 2020 Textilimportörerna/Swedish Chemicals Group - RISE IVF
