dye

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The FDA formally recognized the dye as a carcinogen in 1990, banning its use in cosmetics and externally applied drugs.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

However, not all required components, such as the dye needed for surgeries, have been approved, and she doesn’t expect the healthcare-technology company to immediately enter these markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

A man was rushed to hospital after his skin turned blue - only for medics to discover it was dye from his new bed sheets.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

By delivering the first detailed, dye free chemical maps of the Alzheimer's brain, this research offers a more comprehensive view of the disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Sandy gives Delilah’s colorful hair a once-over, and Delilah wishes she’d respected her editor’s hints to dye it brown again, if only to gain her favor right now.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera