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HARMFUL AZO DYES AND ITS IMPACT ON BANGLADESHI TEXTILE SECTORS (Pages : 9 - 13)

Azo dyes are synthetic dyes having an azo group (-N=N-) in the structure. Azo dyes are commonly used for dyeing textiles and leather. Some azo dyes may produce carcinogenic aromatic amines under certain conditions. In Europe, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XVII restricts 22 carcinogenic aromatic amines in textiles and leather. Some other dyes used in the textile industry are classified as having adverse effects on humans. These dyes may be absorbed through the skin with prolonged skin contact. Bangladesh is the largest producer of textile and readymade clothing in the world. As all the buyers all over the world is very alert regarding forbidden azo dyes, all most the garment industry in Bangladesh are also doing the azo test of the garment before delivery to the buyers.Download