The Warnquist collection on dye safety

Collection

Identifier: 2014-006

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

For a more detailed inventory, please view this record in our library catalog: https://othmerlib.sciencehistory.org/record=b1071750~S6

The ETAD DyeCare Initiative presentation was designed to be used as an instructional tool for industry workers and customers. It contains some text but is mostly a slide show, with the text serving as a script to accompany the projected images. The Crompton & Knowles Health & Safety Resource Manual draws heavily from materials contained in the ETAD slide presentation but contains text only.

Dates

Creation: 1993-1997

Creator

Warnquist, Janice M. (compiler., Person)
Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (Organization)
Crompton & Knowles Corporation (Organization)

Language of Materials

Text in English.

Biographical sketch

The ETAD (Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers) was Swiss based organization, formed by members of the industry with the purpose of "improving industry practices, encouraging safe use and disposal of dyes, and communicating health, safety and environmental information to our customers". Eleven U.S. dye manufacturers were members and Janice M. Warnquist represented Crompton & Knowles as their Director of Environmental Health and Safety.

Extent

.22 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Abstract

This is a small collection of materials relating to the establishment of industry standards for the safe handling of dye substances. The collection includes a slide presentation and a resource manual.