Dyes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008767",
  "term": "Dyes",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Dyes are both solid and liquid coloring matter used to impart a particular hue to liquids, cloth, or paper. Dyes may be composed of both synthetic and natural materials, which include both organic and inorganic chemicals. Dyes may be used in cleaning agents as a means to identify a particular solution. Depending on the chemical nature of dyes, their presence in cleaning a solution may pose human health and environmental hazards.",
  "subject": "Sustainability and green living",
  "references": [
    "Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/dyes/"
}