Contains state-of-the-art information on environmental aspects of 2,500 chemicals currently used in the textile industry worldwide.
Explanatory texts preceding the extended tables present comprehensive overviews of the processes presently in use, as well as of important and relevant governmental regulations.
Data sheet for each chemical spans relevant physical, chemical, biological and toxicological data.
Textile engineers and specialists involved in the risk assessment and control of these chemicals will find the overview given on each chemical, its field of application and its function in the production make this volume a valuable tool for their frequent reference.

From the contents:
General Information

Legal regulations
The textile chain (from raw materials to finished goods)
Pretreatment
Colouring
Finishing
Environmental considerations for textile processes and chemicals
Glossary on textile finishing
Summary.