Environmental organizations China Labor Watch and Green America called on Apple to "stop unnecessary exposure of workers at Chinese manufacturing plants to toxic chemicals that cause very serious illnesses."
China Labor Watch reported on Guardian"Together with Green America, we demand that Apple take responsibility and not use chemicals such as solvents n-hexane and carcinogenic benzene, which is known to cause leukemia in workers. ”
Apple suppliers use solvents and benzene because it dries three times faster than traditional solvents, allowing employees to clean screen glass faster. Excessive exposure to n-hexane can cause nerve damage, even paralysis, according to doctors
The Guardian has managed to have a statement from Apple about the accusations accused by the two environmental groups.
"For the past decade, Apple has been working to remove toxic substances such as lead, mercury, brominated flame retardants and PVC from productwhich is very safe for both workers and consumers. We will require our suppliers around the world to adhere to the standards better safetyto him Osha, of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. ”
