Presentation on

Chemical
Management
Md. Azmeri Latif Beg
M.Tech. (Textile Chemistry)
European Textile Chemical
Corporation

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The apparel sector certainly is not as chemical intensive as other
global industries, but its variety of chemical operations and
materials does present a range of potential hazards to its workers
and the surrounding communities and environment.

It can take a lot of chemicals to make clothes. However,

hazardous chemicals can harm the global environment as well as
the health of our customers, employees and workers throughout
our value chain. ETCC ensure that our products are safe and to
eliminate discharges to water, soil and air throughout the life cycle
of all our products.

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To achieve the safe use of chemicals and to control the
hazards that they present to workers, the community and the
environment, a factory must be organized in its approach to
the various aspects of chemical use.
v C hemical management dealings with costs and
environmental compliance.
v Chemical inventory management procedures advises on
how to comply with global chemical legislation, Retailer &
Brand Restricted Substance Lists (RSL’s) and Manufacturing
Restricted Substance Lists (MRSL’s), any other chemical
requirements of the textile and apparel industry.
v Chemical Management System (CMS) Guidance Manual
focuses on the approach, structure and documentation needed
to create and support a Zero Discharge of Hazardous
Chemicals (ZDHC).
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Why a Chemical Management System?
To achieve the safe use of chemicals and to control the hazards that they present to
workers, the community and the environment, a factory must be organized in its approach
to the various aspects of chemical use.
Fundamental Diagram of CMS for Apparel Industry

PLAN: Say what you should Do regarding CMS

DO: Then Do what you Say
CHECK: Prove it
(RE)ACT: Are you satisfied? Can you improve?
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 KEY OBJECTIVES OF CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

v  Understand the intrinsic hazards of chemicals

stored in the facility and used in application
processes or for other functions e.g. hygiene
chemicals used in sanitary areas
v  Ensure workers are given sufficient information,
training and guidance on how to safely store,
transport, use and dispose of chemicals in a safe
and consistent manner
v  Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all
chemicals used in the facility
v  Minimize adverse effects of chemicals on the
health and safety of the workforce

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LABELING
v A guidance on labeling routine and labeling format should be
developed and implemented in the units.

v Chemical responsible should ensure all the label information is

following the labeling routine.

v Labels on chemical containers should include the chemical

substance name, CAS/EC no. of the substance, supplier contact
information, hazard pictogram risk and safety phrase, hazardous
statement, batch info, purchase date and expiry date. All
information should be provided by chemical manufacturer.

v A clear label should be affixed to all chemical containers and

bottles for easy identification.
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STORAGE

Chemical should be stored safety and properly to provide a safe work

place.
A standard operation procedure of storage of chemicals should be
developed to ensure the chemicals are stored in proper way.
The storage guideline should provide a clear instruction in local
language on how and where chemicals should be stored.
A warning notice, e.g. ‘’chemical Storage Area’’ should be visible in
all storage areas.
Chemical storage room should be in good ventilation to keep
humidity and temperature at optimal levels. No direct sunlight on
chemicals.
All chemicals should be stored according to SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
information.

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STORAGE
Abstracted/simplified SDS in local language should be
available in storage room. Information includes:

i. Chemical product identification & company name,

ii. Hazards identification
iii. First aid measures
iv. Accidental release measures
v. Personal protective equipment
vi. Toxicological information

All chemicals stored should be recorded in chemical inventory

list (CIL) to avoid excessive storage of dangerous chemicals.
The CIL should be updated and reviewed regularly.
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GLOBAL HARMONIZATION SYSTEM (GHS)
The Global Harmonization System (GHS) is the product of an effort by the
United Nations to create a uniform system for the classification and ranking of
chemical hazards and the methods by which hazard information will be
communicated.
The GHS hazard pictograms or symbols represent perhaps the most obvious
means of hazard communication, and their recognition by personnel is important
in any industry in which chemical materials are used.

Explosives and extremely reactive chemicals, such as organic

peroxides, water-reactive chemicals, and some self-reactive
chemicals (unstable in heat)

Flammable liquids, solids and gases; including pyrophorics

(ignite on contact with air), some self-reactive chemicals and
chemicals that release flammable gases (hydrogen)

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GLOBAL HARMONIZATION SYSTEM (GHS)

Gases under Pressure: compressed gases (cylinders) and

liquefied gases (such as LNG fuel)

Oxidizers: chemicals that are not necessarily combustible, but

may, generally by yielding Oxygen during a fire, cause or
contribute to the combustion of other materials

Acute Toxicity: poisons by inhalation, ingestion or skin

exposure; may be fatal or rapidly toxic

Corrosive: to the skin (severe burns), to the eye (damage), and

corrosive to metals

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GLOBAL HARMONIZATION SYSTEM (GHS)

Moderate Health Hazards: Irritation of the skin or eyes; skin

sensitizer (allergic reaction); nervous system effects such as
drowsiness or dizziness (generally: not severe and reversible)

Serious Health Hazards: Cancer, Reproductive Toxicity,

Respiratory Sensitization (Asthma), Target Organ Toxicity
(Liver, Kidneys, Nervous System, Lungs), Aspiration Hazard

Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment: to Fish, Plants and

Organisms; or Bioaccumulative

Recognition by management of the potential hazards created by the use of

chemicals in the workplace, and awareness of these hazards by workers so that
both management and workers can take appropriate steps to prevent and avoid
potential harm, are essential to a safe workplace and environment.
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R and S phrases
Hazard classification should be indicated with hazard signs and hazard symbols
and/or R phrases as well as S phrases.
v R phrase and R number: phrases indicating the risks of hazardous preparations
and substances, and their numbers respectively.
v S phrase and S number: phrases related to the safe handling of hazardous
preparations, and their numbers respectively.

Risk Phrases (R) and Safety Phrases (S) also occurs in combinations
(combined R and S phrases).
R and S Phrases are separated with dashes or slashes which mean the
following:
dash: R Phrases and S Phrases are formulated separately
slash : the possibility of formulating R Phrases or S Phrases in a single
sentence (combined R or S Phrases)

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RISK PHRASES (R) AND SAFETY PHRASES (S)

It is a general rule that in case of preparations usually a maximum of 6 phrases

are applied to inform about the risks; in this respect combined phrases are
regarded as single phrases.

The sentences that are applied should inform about all significant hazards of the
preparation, therefore in some cases more than 6 R Phrases may be necessary.

The R Phrases on the label as well as the method and aim of the preparation’s
intended use should be taken into account in the final choice of S Phrases.

As a general rule, a maximum of 6 sentences are used to inform about the most
necessary precautions; in this respect combined phrases are regarded as single
phrases.

In some cases more than 6 S Phrases may be necessary.

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STORAGE
Chemical should be stored on impervious surfaces in a systematic
way and easily identified by labels.

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STORAGE

v Incompatible chemicals should be stored separately. E.g.

potassium permanganate cannot be stored with strong
bases and acids.
i. Reactive chemicals should be stored away from possible
reaction sources, such as the water, and should be stored
in a low humidity environment.
ii. Flammable or combustible chemicals should be stored
away from sources of ignition in designated area.

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iii. The amount of flammable or combustible chemicals stored

should fulfill fire safety requirements.
iv. Acids and bases should be segregated from each other.
v. Oxidizers should be kept away from chemicals, especially
flammables or combustibles.
vi. Corrosives should be kept away from substances that they may
react with and release corrosive.
v  Chemicals must be sealed when not In use.
v  Containers should not be corroded, broken, rusted or leaking.
Secondary containment is required for the storage of all
regulated hazardous chemicals.
v  Chemical drums should be placed on elevated racks and far away
from drains.
v  First in first out system should be implemented in the storage
room to avoid chemical degradation.
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STORAGE

v  Expired chemicals should be removed from chemical storage room

and recollected by chemical suppliers or qualified third party.
v  Food, beverage and tobacco should not be allowed in chemical
storage area.

v  Chemical storage room is not allowed to enter without permission.

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 STORAGE
v  Chemicals should be stored higher than 1,5m.
v  Chemicals are stored too high, posing risk for
work accident.

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v  First aid box, personal protective equipment (PPE) box, proper
extinguisher, emergency shower/eye wash station spill kits,
secondary containment should be placed in chemical storage area.

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HANDLING
v  Clear instruction and safety precaution (in local languages) on
chemical handing should be clearly stated in the working area.

v Chemical handling staffs should check the expiry date of

chemicals before use.
v Chemical handling staff should review SDS and understand the
hazard before using a chemical.
v Chemically hazard assessment should be done periodically.
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 HANDLING

v  Chemical handing staff should wear proper PPE, such as gloves, masks
and safety glasses, when handling chemicals. The section of PPE should
be based on potential hazard of chemicals handled by workers.
v  Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be provided to
the workers.

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WEIGHTING AND TRANSFERRING
v  Chemical should be kept in clean and ventilated area which keeps
away from sunlight.
v  Chemical should be used according to first in first out basis
v  Chemical handling staff should wash their hands after handling
chemicals
v  Chemicals should be transferred in a correct way to avoid
contamination and ensure worker safety.
v  Appropriate and clean tools should be used when measuring and
weighting the chemicals to avoid the cross contamination of
chemicals.

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 WEIGHTING AND TRANSFERRING
v  Reactive and volatile chemicals should be transferred in a closed
and well ventilated system to avoid spreading of chemical vapors
and spillage.
v  Equipment and apparatus used for dispensing chemicals must be
clean, dried and working properly.

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WEIGHTING AND TRANSFERRING

v  Materials of containers used for dispensing must be

compatible with the chemicals.
v  Dispensed chemicals should not be returned to stock to
reduce the risk of contamination.
v  Transporting apparatus should be available to move chemical
materials to ensure safety.
v  The usage of chemical must be recorded in a chemical usage
log book. The chemical usage log book should record the
person using the chemicals, time of use of chemicals, used
which product/process and the quantity of chemicals used.

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APPLICATION OF CHEMICALS

v  Production responsible and chemical handling staff should be

well trained on how to handle and use of chemicals.
v  Chemical handling staff should ensure best use of chemicals.
The amount of chemicals used should be with reference to
suggestions from chemical suppliers. Excessive use of
chemicals should be avoided.
v  The total amount of chemicals used in production should be
calculated.
v  The amount of chemicals that are contaminated, lost or
wasted should be evaluated.
v  Chemicals should not be pre mixed before use.

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CHEMICAL WASTE
v  Factories should set up a procedure to minimize the amount of
chemical waste produced.
v  Factories should develop a guideline on chemical waste disposal.
v  Factories should appoint a responsible person for chemical waste
disposal.
v  Containers for chemical waste should be chemical compatible.
v  All waste containers must be covered.
v  Appropriate transporting apparatus, e.g. spring loaded funnels
should be used for adding waste to waste containers.
v  Containers should not be fully filled. Each container must have at
least one inch of headspace above the waste.
v  The waste container should be labeled with hazardous waste label.
v  The waste should be stored in a safe area, and should be away
from emergency equipment such as safety showers and emergency
access panels.
v  The waste container should not block exits of workplace.
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CHEMICAL WASTE

v  Empty chemical containers should be kept separate and store in

designated area which not directly affected by direct sunlight, rain,
fire.

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CHEMICAL WASTE

v  Empty chemical containers should be kept separate and store in

designated area which not directly affected by direct sunlight, rain,
fire.

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CHEMICAL WASTE

v  Factories should develop a guideline on controlling the chemicals

discharged through waste water.
v  Factories should appoint a responsible person for controlling and
monitoring waste water discharge.
v  Factories should develop and implement environment impact evaluation on
chemical discharge.
v  Waste water should be treated by effluent treatment plant before discharge
to open bodies.
v  Quality and quantity of waste water discharged should be monitored and
recorded periodically.
v  Waste water should be tested and recorded must be kept future analyses.
v  Containers for chemical waste should be chemical compatible.
v  All waste containers must be covered.
v  The amount of waste water discharged and goals on controlling of chemical
discharge should be disclosed and transparent to public.
v  Corrective action should be implemented when non conformities are found.
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