Disperse azo dyes, arylamines and halogenated dinitrobenzene compounds in synthetic garments on the Swedish market.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Azobenzene disperse dyes (azo DDs) are well-known as textile allergens, but the knowledge of their occurrence in garments is low. The numerous azo DDs and dye components found in textiles constitute a potential health risk, but only seven azo DDs are included in the European baseline patch test series (EBS).

Objectives

To investigate non-regulated azo DDs and dye components in synthetic garments on the Swedish market.

Methods

High-performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and computerized data mining.

Results

Sixty-two azo DDs were detected, with Disperse Red 167:1 occurring in 67%, and 14 other DDs each found in >20% of the garments. Notably, the EBS dyes were less common, three even not detected, whil

SUBMITTER: Carlsson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9542814 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature