AATCC Test Method 172-2007
Colorfastness to Powdered Non-Chlorine Bleach in Home Laundering
Developed in 1988 by AATCC Commit- an aqueous detergent solution and nor- gienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Val-
tee RA60; reaffirmed 1989, 1995, 2002; mally including subsequent rinsing, ex- ues (TLVs) comprised of time weighted
revised 1990, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007 tracting and drying. averages (TLV-TWA), short term expo-
with title change; editorially revised 3.4 non-chlorine bleach, n.—a prod- sure limits (TLV-STEL) and ceiling lim-
1994, 2004, 2005. uct that does not release the hypochlorite its (TLV-C) are recommended as a gen-
ion in solution; i.e., sodium perborate, so- eral guide for air contaminant exposure
dium percarbonate. which should be met (see 13.1).
3.4.1 liquid non-chlorine bleach, n.—
1. Purpose and Scope
a product that contains hydrogen perox- 5. Uses and Limitations
1.1 This test method is designed to ide as its active ingredient.
evaluate the colorfastness to non-chlorine 3.4.2 powdered non-chlorine bleach, 5.1 Non-chlorine bleaches are avail-
bleach in home laundering of textiles n.—a product that contains either sodium able in two different forms—powdered or
which are expected to withstand frequent perborate or sodium percarbonate as its liquid. This
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