Chemical products to be included in calculation

Below are the chemical products to be included in the chemical inventory for the calculation of PTE of VOCs

• All dyes, pigments and inks directly applied in process
• Functional finishes (such as antimicrobials, flames retardants or oil water repellents)
• Printing thickeners and binders
• Spot cleaners and other solvents
• Chemicals used in wastewater/effluent treatment process (except commodity chemicals)
• Chemicals used in engraving, developing and washing of printing screens
• Sizing chemicals used for in-house warping or weaving
• Weaving or knitting oils
• Beamhouse, wet-end and finishing auxiliaries for leather production
• Dyestuffs and pigments used in wet-end and finishing for leather production
• Printing inks and auxiliaries used for printed leathers production
• Adhesives and rubbers used in footwear and leather goods production