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Azocolorants in Textiles and Toys

Environmental and Health Assessment

Abstract
Azocolorants are the largest group of synthetic dyestuffs used in textiles on the market. Health hazards to consumers are carcinogenicity and contact allergy. Selected textile products incl. toys have been analysed. Judging from this analysis the risk of getting cancer from azodyed textiles is small (but existing). The risk of allergy is substantial, but further documentation is needed. Alternatives to azocolorants may be sulphonated azodyes, but further environmental studies are needed before recommendation.

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