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[Leather azo dyes: mutagenic and carcinogenic risks].

E Clonfero1, P Venier, M Granella

  • 1Istituto di Medicina del Lavoro, Università di Padova.

La Medicina Del Lavoro
|May 1, 1990
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This review highlights the carcinogenic and mutagenic risks of azo dyes in the leather industry. Some benzidine-based dyes are probable human carcinogens, and many azo dyes show mutagenic potential in testing.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Azo dyes are widely used in the leather industry.
  • Concerns exist regarding the carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of these dyes.
  • Limited regulatory evaluation of azo dyes by international bodies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review available carcinogenicity and mutagenicity data for azo dyes used in leather processing.
  • To identify specific azo dyes posing potential health risks.
  • To emphasize the metabolic activation of azo dyes and relevant testing methods.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of carcinogenicity and mutagenicity studies on azo dyes.
  • Analysis of data from the Salmonella/microsome assay.
  • Consideration of the Prival test for mutagenicity assessment.

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  • Identification of dyes containing carcinogenic aromatic amines.

    • Main Results:

    • Two water-soluble benzidine-based azo dyes are classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
    • Out of 48 azo dyes tested, 20 showed positive results in the Salmonella/microsome assay.
    • Metabolism of azo dyes involves reduction of azo bonds, releasing aromatic amines, some of which are carcinogenic.
    • The Prival test effectively detects genotoxic agents released from azo dyes.

    Conclusions:

    • A list of leather azo dyes containing carcinogenic aromatic amines (benzidine, p-aminobenzene, and derivatives) is provided.
    • These identified dyes are considered potentially harmful.
    • Further toxicological evaluation and regulatory scrutiny of azo dyes are warranted.