AZO FREE!

Harms of Azo Dye Use to Consumers

What is an azo dye?

Azo dyes (aryl amines) used in the textile industry;
They are synthetic organic compounds that contain (-N=N-) azo groups in their molecular structure and are produced through synthesis.
Azo dyes, which are preferred because they have vibrant colors, cover approximately 2/3 of all synthetic dyes worldwide.
Approximately 3,000 azo dye types, which are structurally classified as organic dyes, are used in many commercial sectors.


WHAT ARE THE DAMAGES OF AZO DYES FOR USERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT?

The use of azo dyes in textiles is very harmful to both health and the natural environment.
It has been proven that 24 of the aryl amines found in the composition of azo dyes have carcinogenic effects.
In Europe (EC) No 1907/2006, within the scope of REACH Regulation, the use of azo dyes is prohibited.
In Turkey, it is free to import products containing azo dyes, with a maximum of 30 ppm per gram of product.
(30 milliliters of azo dye in 1 million liters of paint)
If used above this limit, it is considered in the "banned chemicals" class.
Within the scope of the Circular on Azo Dyes and Aryl Amines in Leather and Textile Products published in 1994,
the production of azo dyes and their use in textile products were banned in our country.

 



Even touching textile products imported
from abroad that contain high amounts 
of azo dyes causes cancer. 
That's why consumers need to stay away 
from cheap Far Eastern goods, 
especially those sold in public markets. 
These chemical colorants; 
It causes serious health problems by 
penetrating through oral intake, skin and inhalation. 
The harms of azo dyes for users are as follows:

  • Many types of cancer, especially skin, bladder, lung, kidney and liver cancer.
  • Skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), irritation and allergies.
  • Respiratory system diseases, upper respiratory tract irritation, respiratory failure.
  • Lung inflammation, edema, infection and lung failure.
  • Infertility, decreased sperm count, miscarriage, birth anomalies and hormonal disorders.
  • Neurotoxic effects, mood disorders, epilepsy and behavioral disorders.
  • Diseases such as Down syndrome, autism, mutagenic effects as a result of deterioration of DNA structure.