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(The Gist of Science Reporter) Holi Colours And Their Toxic Effects On Human Body [MARCH-2019]

Holi colours and their toxic effects on human body

Holi colours and their toxic effects on human body
Constituents of Chemical Colour	Category	Effects on body
Lead Oxide	Inorganic Colourant	Anaemia, headache abdominal pain, joint discomfort and old age osteoporosis.
Mercury Sulphide	Inorganic Colourant	Headache, increased heart rate, itching, tremors, falling blood pressure, and forgetfulness.
Copper Sulfate	Inorganic Colourant	Itching, redness or swelling of the eye and even temporary or permanent blindness
Chromium Iodide	Inorganic Colourant	Severe allergy or induction of bronchial asthma in a hypersensitive person
Aluminium Bromide	Inorganic Colourant	Human carcinogen
Auramine	Organic Colourant	Irritation in mouth, throat and stomach; eye irritation and blurred vision, skin itching and redness; mutagenesis and growth impairment.
Malachite	Organic Colourant	Genotoxic carcinogen, causes damage to bones, eyes and lungs.
Rhodamine	Organic Colourant	Cancer and genetic disorders as well as degenerative changes in liver, spleen, kidney and urinary bladder.
Gentian Violet	Liquid Colour	Skin discolouration, dermatitis, skin allergy or irritation of the mucous membrane.
Asbestos	Base Additive	Cancer causing material.
Silica and Powdered Glass	Base Additive	Damage eyes and skin.
Engine Oil	Solvent	Skin allergy, itching or even temporary blindness.