Document ID (ISN) | 106516 |
CIS number |
07-677 |
Year |
2002 |
Convention or series no. |
HSE Textiles Information Sheet No.7
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Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
Title |
Selection and safe use of spotting solvents in textile and clothing industries |
Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Apr. 2002. 4p. 17 ref. |
Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/tis7.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
This information note provides practical step-by step guidance on how to select spotting solvents and prevent risks to the health and safety of persons who use them. Topics covered: definition of spotting solvents; health effects due to exposure; legal requirements; four steps to selecting a solvent; measures to control exposure. |
Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; solvents; dry cleaning |
Descriptors (secondary) |
flammable liquids; legal aspects; halogenated hydrocarbons; substitution; information of personnel; health hazards; aliphatic hydrocarbons; data sheet; personal protective equipment |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Textile and clothing industries
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Laundries and dry cleaning
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