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Document ID (ISN)39792
CIS number 83-731
Year 1982
Convention or series no. Guidance Note EH 34
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Benzidine-based dyes: health and safety precautions
Bibliographic information HM Stationery Office, 49 High Holborn, London WC1V 6HB, United Kingdom, Aug. 1982. 4p. 2 ref. Price: £0.50.
Abstract This guidance note gives advice on the general precautions appropriate for avoiding and controlling all types of exposure to benzidine-based dyes in industrial use. In addition, specific precautions are set out for certain operations (breaking down and weighing out, work in colour stores, mixing solutions, handling solutions, dye-stripping and handling dyed goods). Information is also given on welfare facilities and some relevant legal requirements.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; dyes; benzidine; dyestuff industry; dyeing
Descriptors (secondary) data sheet; limitation of exposure
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Aromatic amines
Chemical industry