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Write the harmful effects of:a. Artificial dye b. Artificial food colour c. Radioactive substances d. Deodorant

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(a) Artificial dye: 

  • Dyeing hair can have adverse effects like hair fall, damage to hair texture, burning of skin, adverse effect on eyes, etc. 
  • Lipstick contains a dye named carmine. It does not affect lips but causes stomach disorders. 
  • Excessive use of plants for making natural dyes results in deterioration of the environment.

(b) Artificial food colour:

  • Food colours added to pickles, jams and sauces contain small quantities of lead and mercury. These can be harmful for those who consume these products on a regular basis. 
  • Diseases like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can affect children due to excessive consumption of foods with added food colours.

(c) Radioactive substances :

  • The central nervous system is affected by radioactive radiations. 
  • Hereditary defects are generated by bombardment of radiation on D.N.A in the body. 
  • Radioactive radiation can penetrate the skin, and causes diseases like skin cancer, leukemia. 
  • The radioactive pollutants created due to explosions enter the body through air and it is difficult to control them. 
  • The radioactive pollutants released in the sea enter the bodies of fishes and through them enter the human body. 
  • The radioactive paint on the watch can cause cancer.
  • The radioactive isotopes strontium-90 can enter the body through plants, fruits, flowers, cereals, milk, etc. and cause diseases like bone cancer, leukemia.

(d) Deodorant:

  • Aluminium – Zirconium compounds are the most harmful chemicals in the deodorant. Disorders like headache, asthma, respiratory disorders, heart disease are likely to occur without our knowledge. 
  • There is a possibility of various skin disorders and also skin cancer due to the aluminium chlorohydrates.


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