They also put workers’ health at risk, as exposure to chemicals like carbon disulfide can cause dizziness, headaches, poor sleep, vision changes, and weight loss. It can affect the kidneys, blood, liver, and nerves and cause reproductive issues. Sodium hydroxide or lye, another chemical used to produce rayon, is corrosive and can cause severe skin burns. The hydrolyzed protein it contains also threatens the eyes, leading to severe eye damage or, in extreme cases, blindness.