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In recent years, in addition to environmental and food safety issues, the safety concern in textiles has been increasing. Harmful substances in textiles are regulated worldwide, especially in the EU region. In addition to regional regulations, there are also strict regulations to ensure the safety of consumers.
Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs), especially nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEOs), which are restricted by the REACH regulation, are widely used as textile surfactants. NPEOs can convert to nonylphenol (NP), which can cause endocrine disruption and other health problems.
NPEO (nonylphenol ethoxylates) and OPEO (octylphenol ethoxylates), which are generally used in detergents, textile and leather products, cleaning agents, are APEO or alkylphenol ethoxylates, especially important for the textile industry. Basically, about 90% of the APEO produced is actually NPEO.
Their toxicological properties are their hormone disrupting properties and toxicity to aquatic organisms. Also, APEO is very persistent and inherently difficult to disintegrate. These are all problem areas for wastewater treatment and discharge of wastewater into surface waters.
It is tested on a textile, fabric, carpet or leather sample.
