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Safety Guidelines for using natural dyes

Like synthetic dyes, natural dyes contain chemicals. All animals and plants are made up of chemicals.

use a 3M 9322 respiratorAlthough no chemical is entirely free from hazard, natural dyes, and the chemicals used with them, present a low health risk provided that common sense is observed in their use and storage. While natural dyes, mordants and the other chemicals commonly using in natural dyeing are not highly toxic, we recommend that you follow the safety guidelines below:

  • Handle all chemicals with care as some may be poisonous or irritant.
     
  • Protect yourself by using spectacles, gloves, apron and a face mask when handling chemicals and dyes. Avoid skin contact and accidental ingestion or inhalation.
     
  • Work in a well ventilated room, away from food preparation areas, children and pets.
     
  • Store all chemicals and dyes safely in clearly labelled containers and out of reach of children and pets.
     
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when dyeing or mordanting.
     
  • Never use containers or saucepans used for food preparation for dyeing and mordanting.
     
  • Seek medical advice if chemicals come in contact with the eyes or are ingested.
     
  • Use appropriate gloves when handling hot saucepans. Large saucepans full of liquid are heavy and it is safer to let the liquid cool down before handling them.
     
  • Dyes can stain :-),
    so protect your hands by wearing rubber gloves, and wearing old clothes and an apron. Also cover the working area well.

Buy a 3M face mask for protection when handling fine dye,
dye extract and mordant dusts here
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