Number
426-EN
Section
General Section
Use
Sector
Manufacture of textiles, leather, fur
Function
Other
Process
Other
Product category
Textile dyes, and impregnating poducts
Abstract
This case story describes the substitution of chemicals containing alkylphenolethoxylates (APEO) in cotton processing in the Indian textile industry using alcohol ethoxylate surfactants.
Substituted substances
Diisononyl phthalate
CAS No. 28553-12-0 EC No. 249-079-5 Index No.
Chemical group
Phtalates
Other adverse effects
The substance is: endocrine disruptor (SIN List), endocrine disruptor cat. 2 (EU EDC database) as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
Dioctyl phthalate
CAS No. 117-84-0 EC No. Index No.
Chemical group
Other adverse effects
The substance is: endocrine disruptor (SIN List), on the OSPAR list of substances of possible concern (PBT) as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
CAS No. 117-81-7 EC No. 204-211-0 Index No. 607-317-00-9
Chemical group
Classification: hazard statements
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child
Other adverse effects
The substance is: 2B carcinogen (IARC), endocrine disruptor cat. 1 (EU EDC database), on the OSPAR list of substances of possible concern (PBT), as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
Diisodecyl phthalate
CAS No. 26761-40-0 / 68515-49-1 EC No. Index No.
Chemical group
Other adverse effects
The substance is: endocrine disruptor (SIN List) as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
Benzyl butyl phthalate
CAS No. 85-68-7 EC No. 201-622-7 Index No. 607-430-00-3
Chemical group
Phthalate
Classification: hazard statements
H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Other adverse effects
The substance is: on the OSPAR list of substances of possible concern, endocrine disruptor cat. 1 (EU EDC database) as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS No. 84-74-2 EC No. 201-557-4 Index No. 607-318-00-4
Chemical group
Phthalates
Classification: hazard statements
H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Other adverse effects
The substance is: on the OSPAR list of substances of possible concern, endocrine disruptor cat. 1 (EU EDC database) as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
Diisobutyl phthalate
CAS No. 84-69-5 EC No. 201-553-2 Index No. 607-623-00-2
Chemical group
Phthalates
Classification: hazard statements
H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility
Other adverse effects
The substance is: on the OSPAR list of substances of possible concern, endocrine disruptor cat. 2 (EU EDC database), as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid di-C6-8-branched alkylesters, C7-rich
CAS No. 71888-89-6 EC No. 276-158-1 Index No. 607-483-00-2
Chemical group
Classification: hazard statements
H360D May damage the unborn child
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid di-C7-11-branched and linear alkylesters
CAS No. 68515-42-4 EC No. 271-084-6 Index No. 607-480-00-6
Chemical group
Classification: hazard statements
H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility
Dihexyl phthalate
CAS No. 84-75-3 EC No. 201-559-5 Index No. 607-702-00-1
Chemical group
Classification: hazard statements
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child
Other adverse effects
The substance is: endocrine disruptor (SIN List), endocrine disruptor cat. 2 (EU EDC database) as listed in the Substance Database according to SUBSPORT Screening Criteria (SDSC).
Alternative Substances
Fatty alcohol ethoxylate
CAS No. 68439-50-9 EC No. Index No.
Chemical group
Fatty alcohols
Reliability of information
Evidence of implementation: there is evidence that the solution was implemented and in use at time of publication
Reason substitution
ecotoxicity
other reasons
Hazard Assessment
According to the user's declaration, alternative chemicals are not listed on the Substance Database according to SUBSPORTplus Screening Criteria (SDSC). » Check the Substance Database according to SUBSPORTplus Screening Criteria (SDSC)
Description of Substitution
HOME-COLOUR TEXTILES, a supplier of home textile fabrics for the retailer ALDI, performed a proactive substitution of APEO containing detergents in cotton processing for home textiles since 2012. Due to that performance in R&D and purchasing actions, the company could manage to reduce the APEO content in the wastewater and sludge to 0 findings. The company proved that an APEO-free cotton production for home textiles is possible, manageable and stabile. Cotton processing require a large service interaction between the chemical supplier and the fabric producer. Machines, processes, chemicals, fabrics and volumes have to been managed in a close and most efficient communication to gain the highest product and process efficiency and results. HOME-COLOUR TEXTILES is based on sustainability and best practice R&D and management in the production and all related activities and departments; the company used and uses APEO-free detergents for their cotton wet-processes. HOME-COLOUR TEXTILES faced no disadvantages in their products, production or quality due to the use of APEO-free detergents. The costs have been not affected. To continue on the sustainable cotton-processing path, the company has established a management system also in the purchasing department to purchase state-of-the-art and best available technology with respect to the company policy, culture and customer demands. Process-Example: Standard cotton pre-treatment process with APEO free detergents Exhaust Process in Jet: 1) Desizing: 0,5 - 1,0 g/l Enzyme 1 g/l Detergent 90 to 98 degree Celsius 30 min Hot rinsing 2) Bleaching: 1 – 2 g/l Detergent 0,5 – 2 g/l Stabiliser Caustic soda Hydrogen peroxide Boiling temperatures 30 to 60 min Wash of hot and cold Neutralize Continuous Processes: A) Pad Steam machine 1 – 2 g/l Enzyme 2 – 5 g/l Detergent Impregnation at 60 to 80 degree Celsius Steaming 1 to 3 min 100 Degree Wash off on open width washing machine B) Open Width Washing machine 1 – 2 g/l Enzyme 2 – 5 g/l Detergent Dose in 1st and 2nd wash box at 95 – 98 degree Celsius Wash off 3rd 4th and 5th wash boxes at 95 – 98 degree Celsius Rinse at other wash boxes at 80 to 60 degree Celsius
Case/substitution evaluation
This case story from a producer describes substitution of chemicals containing alkylphenolethoxylates (APEO) in cotton processing in the textile industry using alcohol ethoxylate surfactants. It was not possible to perform a full hazard assessment of alternative chemicals as the full compositions are unknown to SUBSPORTplus. According to the user's declaration, alternative chemicals are not listed on the SDSC.
State of implementation
In use
Date and place of implementation
2012, India.
Enterprise using the alternative
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HOME-COLOUR TEXTILES has been using APEO-free chemicals and dyes since implementation in 2012. COLORBAND´s portfolio for cotton production contains the following products: Cbwet RWK, Cbwet N 100, Cbwet LF, Cblube C I, Cbstab PS, Cbquest FE, Cbzyme NT, Cbzyme OEM, Cb N PLUS, Cbscour PDS, Cbscour SCR, Cbscour SR
Producer/Provider
">https://colorbandindia.com/">https://colorbandindia.com/Type of information supplier
Producer / distributor
Contact
Other solutions
Other APEO-free detergents can be found at: www.tanatexchemicals.com,">http://www.tanatexchemicals.com">www.tanatexchemicals.com, www.archroma.com,
Further information
MSDS of the alternative product 1
MSDS of the alternative product 2
Date, reviewed
February 9, 2022