Arsenic and Mercury in Natural Fibre Textiles
topic
Arsenic and mercury analysis in cotton, jute, and wool textiles uses hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometry or cold vapour AAS after microwave acid digestion, targeting pesticide residue arsenic from cotton cultivation and mercury from fungicide treatments historically applied to natural fibres during storage and transport.
Role
Addresses legacy and current use contamination pathways for highly toxic metalloid arsenic and mercury in natural textile fibres, ensuring that agricultural chemical residues in cotton and wool do not exceed OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and REACH limits in finished textile products contacting skin.
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