{"id":1449,"date":"2021-08-28T06:49:56","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T06:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.ecopell.de\/?page_id=1449"},"modified":"2021-09-16T13:22:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T13:22:49","slug":"pollutants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ecopell.de\/?page_id=1449&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"POLLUTANTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kntw3sdi-100f0528d7bc570d90238892a396b82c\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-kntw3sdi-100f0528d7bc570d90238892a396b82c__0 .avia-caption-title{\nfont-size:50px;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-kntw3sdi-100f0528d7bc570d90238892a396b82c__0 .avia-caption-content{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow 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28.666666666667%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-kntw3sdi-100f0528d7bc570d90238892a396b82c__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-1395 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1395\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ecopell.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Header_Schadstoffe.jpg?resize=1500%2C430&ssl=1\" width=\"1500\" height=\"430\" title='White smoke cover around the globe (World) full of bandages, dem' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ecopell.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Header_Schadstoffe.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ecopell.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Header_Schadstoffe.jpg?resize=300%2C86&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ecopell.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Header_Schadstoffe.jpg?resize=1030%2C295&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ecopell.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Header_Schadstoffe.jpg?resize=768%2C220&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ecopell.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Header_Schadstoffe.jpg?resize=705%2C202&amp;ssl=1 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class='av-slideshow-caption av-kntw3sdi-100f0528d7bc570d90238892a396b82c__0 caption_fullwidth caption_center caption_center_framed caption_framed'><div class=\"container caption_container\"><div class=\"slideshow_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_inner_caption\"><div class=\"slideshow_align_caption\"><h2 class='avia-caption-title '  itemprop=\"name\" >POLLUTANTS<\/h2><div class='avia-caption-content '  itemprop=\"description\" ><p>Encyclopedia of contaminants<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1449'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kntvz7lq-1f17139c7f650a3406636206f4a135ed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Encyclopedia of contaminants<\/h1>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-oh6n-2d2cb97ae7d0410969f4efc60bb99c4b\">\n.av_font_icon.av-oh6n-2d2cb97ae7d0410969f4efc60bb99c4b .av-icon-char{\nfont-size:40px;\nline-height:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<span  class='av_font_icon av-oh6n-2d2cb97ae7d0410969f4efc60bb99c4b avia_animate_when_visible av-icon-style- avia-icon-pos-left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello av-no-color avia-icon-animate'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue819' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\" ><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1rz4k-810274d3a885ec3b9cc5371e554c17ca\">\n.flex_column.av-1rz4k-810274d3a885ec3b9cc5371e554c17ca{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1rz4k-810274d3a885ec3b9cc5371e554c17ca av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kntw08x8-517487ad5626765789e848826b8aa0ed '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Ecopell leathers are regularly tested for the most frequently occurring contaminants in leather, such as heavy metals, carcinogenic aromatic amines or formaldehyde. Ecopell offers you a transparent high quality product, which is safe for both, your health and the environment. For verification you can find the test reports in the shade cards for every Ecopell product. All residue values have been tested for compliance with the established limits of the IVN Naturleder standard. Often, the contaminant concentrations are even below the detection limit. Below is a list of harmful substances, commonly used in leather processing. Further down, you will find our reasoning for avoidance of the most harmful substances. Ecopell demands healthy substitutions of such substances for Ecopell products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-oy9k-ade739eb8170bb06b3c73d3719796c60\">\n.flex_column.av-oy9k-ade739eb8170bb06b3c73d3719796c60{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-oy9k-ade739eb8170bb06b3c73d3719796c60 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-knzsljlf-5f6846195dacbd14983e8894d8e9b64a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-knzsljlf-5f6846195dacbd14983e8894d8e9b64a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-knzsljlf-5f6846195dacbd14983e8894d8e9b64a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-knzsljlf-5f6846195dacbd14983e8894d8e9b64a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-543 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-543 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ecopell.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bild_Schadstoffe.jpg?fit=300%2C203&ssl=1\" alt='' title='Bild_Schadstoffe'  height=\"203\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kov4iyo3-8538474c31c13b67c8cb8f32eda0b69b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Picture: Pololo<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kov4vlra-547b7801f39d2d4563710bfed5b1efb1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kov4vlra-547b7801f39d2d4563710bfed5b1efb1{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kov4vlra-547b7801f39d2d4563710bfed5b1efb1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-kov4u12z-51d47fdac2b5968618843e0fde981da5  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-pcqecp-824e08eabaca279108635872b61b89b0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"1. Alkylphenols and Alkylphenolethoxylates (AP\/ APEs)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 1. Alkylphenols and Alkylphenolethoxylates (AP\/ APEs)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 1. Alkylphenols and Alkylphenolethoxylates (AP\/ APEs)\">1. Alkylphenols and Alkylphenolethoxylates (AP\/ APEs)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>APEs are commonly used as surfactants and emulgators in leather and textile production- they break down to form toxicalkylphenols (APs) in waste water. Alkylphenols are persistent in the environment with endocrine disrupting properties, impacting the hormone system of organisms. Additionally, APs are bioaccumulative and hazardous at very low levels. Banned from the European market since 2005, APEs have been replaced in most processes by less harmful, biodegradable alternatives like alcohol ethoxylates. APEs are not used in processing of Ecopell leather.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-o2cim1-a2e2642b19d76f82ce5d767311bb4248'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"2. AOX (absorbable organic halogen compounds)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 2. AOX (absorbable organic halogen compounds)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 2. AOX (absorbable organic halogen compounds)\">2. AOX (absorbable organic halogen compounds)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The AOX has been developed for the detection of halogenated solvents in waste water and sewage sludge value. It is a group parameter representing all substances with organically bound halogen (except Fluor) that can be detected during analysis. Due to his characteristic as a group parameter the AOX-value cannot discriminate if halogenated substances with relevant or negligible toxicity have been used during processing. Hence, for Ecopell leather the input of toxic halogenated substances is excluded to meet the problem at the root source.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-n42lbd-94a623af7a8a39ae49acc8b79932a11d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"3. Azo dyestuffs\/ carcinogenic aromatic amines\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 3. Azo dyestuffs\/ carcinogenic aromatic amines\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 3. Azo dyestuffs\/ carcinogenic aromatic amines\">3. Azo dyestuffs\/ carcinogenic aromatic amines<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Almost 70 % of all synthetic dyestuffs used in leather and textile dyeing are azo dyestuffs based on aromatic amines. Under reductive conditions (i.e. by micro organisms) or in contact with sweat or saliva, Azo dyestuffs can break down into their constituents, releasing aromatic amines. Some of these aromatic amines are toxicologically relevant as they are considered to be carcinogenic or bear other harmful long term effects. For Ecopell leather only dyestuffs which do not release carcinogenic aromatic amines are used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-k1bbnd-25e12788c3a139d999a1f8738ac2b2be'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"4. Biocides\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 4. Biocides\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 4. Biocides\">4. Biocides<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u117423-4\">\n<div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\">\n<div id=\"u117424\" class=\"clearfix\">\n<div id=\"u117425-4\" class=\"Text clearfix grpelem\" data-muse-uid=\"U117425\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\">\n<p>Biocides prevent the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi. Sometimes biocides are inevitable in order to preserve or disinfect materials from biological infestation and growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Still, biocides should be used with great caution. Being intended to kill living organisms, many biocydal products also pose a significant risk to human health. Ecopell raw hides and leather are not preserved, since the production of high quality leathers usually does not require the application of biocides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"u117474-4\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab Text clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabHover\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U117474\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" aria-selected=\"false\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-jhhdhl-127ddf04b9c0c8fc6d18b4b78ac573d7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"5. Chromium III\/VI\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 5. Chromium III\/VI\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 5. Chromium III\/VI\">5. Chromium III\/VI<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Chromium III is intentionally used as tanning agent for leather. Chromium III is not carcinogenic, but it is a known sensitizer potentially causing allergies by skin contact. Oxidation of Cr III generates carcinogenic Cr VI. Conservative environmental and human health safety measures can avoid the oxidation of the chromium during the tanning process, thereby minimizing the discharge into the waste water. However, total prevention of oxidation and release of chromium cannot be guaranteed for the whole lifetime of the leather product and afterwards, when disposed or incinerated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-gtnno9-f05f6a1d26677e4df7e6a6cbbb04dbaa'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"6. Dimethyl fumarate (DMF)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 6. Dimethyl fumarate (DMF)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 6. Dimethyl fumarate (DMF)\">6. Dimethyl fumarate (DMF)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The biocide dimethyl fumarate causes severe allergenic reactions already in low concentrations . Dimethyl fumarate is prohibited as preservative\/ anti molding agent in Europe and, since 2009, forbidden in imported products like leather shoes or furniture. Ecopell leather are not preserved and hence known to be skin friendly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ghtcg9-d336c2df097553df37e168dc110b29a9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"7. Formaldehyde (FAH, CAS-Number 50-00-0)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 7. Formaldehyde (FAH, CAS-Number 50-00-0)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 7. Formaldehyde (FAH, CAS-Number 50-00-0)\">7. Formaldehyde (FAH, CAS-Number 50-00-0)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Common name for the toxic substance methanal, which is often used in tanning processes. Safety measures for workers are necessary, as formaldehyde may cause sensitisation by skin contact, which means that it could lead to allergies. Furthermore, evidence of carcinogenic effects in humans exists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-dtqua1-f06450b1c19ad41d1e63dcf34ae12c00'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"8. Glutaraldehyde (GTA, CAS Number 111-30-8)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 8. Glutaraldehyde (GTA, CAS Number 111-30-8)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 8. Glutaraldehyde (GTA, CAS Number 111-30-8)\">8. Glutaraldehyde (GTA, CAS Number 111-30-8)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Glutaraldehyde, also named Pentane-1,5-dial is used as a tanning agent as well. Safety measures for workers have to be installed and direct contact or inhalation has to be avoided, as GTA may cause sensitization, which means that it might cause allergies. As it is not considered to have carcinogenic effects, GTA is a less harmful alternative to formaldehyde.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-d1aja1-0714162c6e942a3686ec17631e447e98'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"9. Heavy metals\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 9. Heavy metals\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 9. Heavy metals\">9. Heavy metals<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Heavy metals are inherently persistent and toxic via different pathways already in low concentrations, which makes it difficult to define a safety level. Further, some heavy metals accumulate in the environment and in organisms. Exposure to heavy metals can cause damage to the nervous and immune system, the liver, allergies as well as promote cancer. Heavy metals, such as chromium, are commonly used intentionally in tanning and dyeing processes. They also may be present as unwanted impurities in dyestuffs. Heavy metals do not break down into harmless constituents, hence all Ecopell leather is tanned and dyed heavy metal free to avoid long term impacts on human health and the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-13d7mx-56edc373aef491d237ec748b3d8ad360'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"10. Occupational exposure limit\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 10. Occupational exposure limit\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 10. Occupational exposure limit\">10. Occupational exposure limit<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The occupational exposure limit describes the upper limit of the acceptable concentration of a hazardous substance in workplace air for a particular material or class of materials. Below this limit no threat of health is to be expected even if a person is exposed to the substance in such concentration normally 8 hours a day or maximally 40 (42) hours a week. Substances with significant occupational exposure limit values such as glutaraldehyde, which is used in Ecopell leather tanning, are used in close loop processes only to avoid air release.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8z64a1-ccf85e7c6db79bc648f97304ea62dccf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"11. Organotin compounds\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 11. Organotin compounds\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 11. Organotin compounds\">11. Organotin compounds<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Organotin compounds have been used as an active ingredient in antifouling paints and wood preservatives, disinfectants and as biocides in cooling systems, pulp and paper mills, leather processing, and textile mills. Organotin compounds are toxic to aquatic organisms in low concentrations, persistent, bioaccumulative and have endocrine disruptive characteristics. In Polyurethane coated leather they can be contained as impurities. To avoid organotin compound impurities and to offer natural leather products Ecopell leather is not coated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7lkhvd-2e57973835eeca81de3e0c5b150227c2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"12. Phthalates\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 12. Phthalates\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 12. Phthalates\">12. Phthalates<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Phthalates are a group of substances that have been used on a large scale as softeners in plastics since the 1930s. As phthalates are not chemically bound to the plastic polymers, they gradually leach from the plastic articles like toys, packing materials, tubes, floor coatings or textile prints as well as leather coatings. Phthalates are known to cause serious health and environmental effects. They are known to disturb the body\u2019s endocrine system, which may damage gender development and fertility and lead to cancer. In the European Union Phthlates are restricted in articles for children below the age of three.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-609qm1-6da4c77c16c5ecc907b1632aeeb864cf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"13. PAHs(Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 13. PAHs(Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 13. PAHs(Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)\">13. PAHs(Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>PAH are a group of more than 100 substances with poly-aromatic structure, that are ubiquitously found throughout the environment. PAHs can be of natural origin (e.g. forest fires), but are mainly derived from anthropogenic sources (all combustion processes, e.g. waste incineration). PAHs may also be formed as intermediates in the production of pigments and dyestuffs as well as pesticides. PAHs are known to have long term effects on human health and the environment. They can accumulate in organisms and have chronic effects on the immune and reproductive system. Some PAHs act as carcinogens and teratogens, meaning they can harm the unborn life. The analysis of 16 PAHs (EPA-PAH) is commonly performed to monitor the residues of PAHs in products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4tm149-19023d178f5ae1f8fdd20ad2c3212a96'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"14. Chlorophenols (PCP, TeCP, TCP)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 14. Chlorophenols (PCP, TeCP, TCP)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 14. Chlorophenols (PCP, TeCP, TCP)\">14. Chlorophenols (PCP, TeCP, TCP)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Chlorinated phenols have been used as biocides in leather industry. Many chlorophenol compounds, such as Pentachlorophenol, are considered to be carcinogenic and mutagenic. Chlorinated phenols are easily absorbed via skin, lungs and the lining of thealimentary tract. Additionally, they are persistent in the environment and can bioaccumulate in organisms, which made this group of organic compounds a common environmental pollutant. By incineration of products containing chlorinated phenols, they can be converted into even more toxic polychlorinated dibenzo-dioxins and dibenzofurans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-31154p-5bd6c049d317aca28e389bfe0c951147'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{Alle} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"15. Short and medium chained chloroparaffines\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: 15. Short and medium chained chloroparaffines\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: 15. Short and medium chained chloroparaffines\">15. Short and medium chained chloroparaffines<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Chlorinated paraffins are members of a complex group of hydrocarbon compounds with variable length and different levels of chlorination. In the leather industry they are sometimes used to assist the removal of fat from raw hide during tanning, and after tanning to assist the re-fatting of the leather. Chloroparaffins are persistent and potentially bioaccumulative. Furthermore, they are toxic to aquatic organisms and carcinogenic effects have been observed. The use of Chloroparaffins is strictly avoided for Ecopell leather.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1449","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecopell.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecopell.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecopell.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecopell.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecopell.de\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1449"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecopell.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1930,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecopell.de\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1449\/revisions\/1930"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecopell.de\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}