azo dye (Meaning)

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azo dye (n)

any dye containing one or more azo groups

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Azo dyes are a class of synthetic dyes widely used in the textile and food industries.
Azo dyes are derived from diazonium salts and are characterized by their azo (-N=N-) linkage.
Acid azo dyes are commonly used to dye wool, silk, and nylon.
Basic azo dyes are primarily used for dyeing paper, leather, and wood.
Direct azo dyes can be applied directly to cotton without the need for a mordant.
Reactive azo dyes form covalent bonds with cellulose fibers, resulting in excellent washfastness.
Azo dyes have been associated with certain health concerns, including cancer and allergic reactions.
The azo bonds in azo dyes can be cleaved by enzymes, which may release toxic amines.
The use of azo dyes is regulated in various countries to minimize their potential risks.
Alternative, non-azo dyes are being developed to replace azo dyes in certain applications.

any dye containing one or more azo groups

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Azo dyes are a class of synthetic dyes widely used in the textile and food industries.

Azo dyes are derived from diazonium salts and are characterized by their azo (-N=N-) linkage.

Acid azo dyes are commonly used to dye wool, silk, and nylon.

Basic azo dyes are primarily used for dyeing paper, leather, and wood.