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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