Disperse Orange 3
What is it?
Disperse Orange #3 is an azo-dye used primarily in textiles, but is also in foods and drugs.
How can I avoid it?
You should avoid contact with this substance. Avoidance requires reading labels, package inserts, and on occasion, direct
communication with the manufacturer.
• Topical and/or systemic corticosteroids when needed
• Strict avoidance of offending dye sources (avoidance of specific color often is not helpful)
• Wear 100% natural based fabrics (i.e., cotton, linen, silk, wool)
• Wear 100% silk long sleeved undershirt and slip pants.
• Wash all clothing (3 times) before wearing
• Wear loose fitting clothing
• Avoid tight synthetic spandex/Lycra exercise clothing
• Avoid 100% acetate or 100% polyester liners
• Avoid nylon stockings (beige tones especially)
• Levi Strauss 501 blue jeans (vat dyes) do not usually cause dermatitis
Uses:
• 4-(4-Nitrophenylazo)aniline
• Cellitron orange GR
• Cosmetics coloring
• Dye in terylene
• Furs
• Hair dyes and colors
• Nylon knit goods
• Sheepskins
• Stockings
• Textile dye of azo-type
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
• Other para-Amino compounds
m Para-Aminobenzoic acid
m Sulfanilamide
m p-Phenylenediamine (PPD)
m p-Aminphenol (PAP)
m p-toluylenediamine (PTD)
m p-Aminoazobenze (PAAB)
m 4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane (DDM)
• Other disperse dyes
