Survey of Chemical Substances in Consumer Products
no. 57, 2005

Screening for health effects from chemical substances in textile colorants

Abstract
The health effects of substances found in the survey of textile dyes are evaluated. The conclusion is that there are no general health effects on the consumer arising from normal use of textile dyes. However, for some of the substances there is a small potential risk, so ventilation during use are recomended.

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