THE EFFECT OF WET PROCESSING CHEMICALS ON THE HUMAN HEALTH

Abstract

Textile wet processes used significant quantities of water and various kind of chemicals marketed under the name textile auxiliaries, to enhance the appearance of the fabric, serviceability, and durability. The chemical contamination of the textile wet processes can be a health risk for the mill workers, consumers and for the environment as well. A number of schemes have been proposed in different countries to control the textile wet processes to create better environment and protect the ecosystem from further degradation, the developing countries need to apply their designed policies from the beginning. This work dealing with the textile chemicals hazards, chemicals impact, local mills systems, legislation governing the pollution to protect the workers, consumers and environment. The study had concluded that there are no respect and awareness enough to the wet processing hazards in the local industry.