30 Questions
What is the major negative impact of cotton cultivation mentioned in the text?
Increase in salinity of land
Why are pesticides used in cotton cultivation?
To eliminate unwanted organisms
What is the purpose of filtering humidified air in the spinning department?
To remove floating fibres or impurities
Why is starch used in the sizing function of the textile industry?
To enhance yarn strength and abrasion resistance
What happens if water is excessively used in irrigating cotton according to the text?
Rise in land salinity leading to reduced fertility
How do individual fibres contribute to pollution in the spinning department?
By floating in the air and posing a danger to human health
Which product class is defined for textiles that come into direct contact with the skin and cover a large part of its surface during usage?
Product class II
What does the MST product label signify about the products?
They are made in Germany
'MUT' is a trademark for textiles made by:
Environmentally sound protection methods
Which eco-label was established by well-known companies in the European carpet industry?
GUT
'STEILMANN' is an Eco-label of which company?
Prominent German Textile Company
'Gemeinschaft Umwelt freundlicher Teppichboden' is associated with which eco-label?
GuW
Why is it recommended to avoid preservatives like pentachlorophenol in starch paste?
Because they have a toxic effect on human skin.
What is one way to decrease health hazards in starch paste preservation?
Use synthetic starch instead of natural starch.
What are the two types of pollutants typically created by a loom shed?
Floating particles and noise pollution
How are oil stains that form during weaving operations usually removed before textile chemical processing?
By using a stain remover in the gray folding department.
Why is chlorine not used in the bleaching process during textile processing?
Because it causes heavy Biological Oxygen Demands (BOD) in effluents.
Why should carbon tetra chloride based products be avoided in stain removers according to the text?
They create halogenated organic substances that are carcinogenic.
What are the carcinogenic amines categorized under MAK Group III AI?
Benzidine, 4-chloro-o-toluidine, 2-naphtylamine, and 4 aminodiphenyl
Which group of amines has been tested on animals and proven to be carcinogenic?
MAK Group III A 2
Why should some dyes be strictly avoided in dyeing according to the text?
Due to the possibility of forming carcinogenic amines on reduction
What should be minimized during the use of reactive dyes according to the text?
The use of urea
Why do most known producers avoid making and marketing dyes creating carcinogenic amines?
To comply with regulations and avoid health hazards
What should be used instead of sodium sulphide when dyeing with sulphur dyes?
Hydrol or hydroxyl acetone
What values does the GREEN COTTON label consider?
Social, ecological, and toxicological values
What is the main aim of the ISO 14000 series of international standards?
Protection of natural resources
What does the eco-management authority in India mainly focus on regarding textile industry pollution?
Water pollution
How do pollution control authorities in India aim to tackle air and noise pollution from the textile industry?
Subjective steps with limited impact
What has led to an increase in awareness about the toxicity of textile products in India?
Rigid rules and regulations from developed countries
What does the Indian ECO MARK label represent?
An Indian eco-label
Explore the major factors related to eco-friendliness in the textile industry such as cultivation of cotton and its impact on the environment. Learn about the need for control measures to ensure sustainability and safety for society.
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