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


(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.

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