For anyone concerned about the tie-dye for kids question, it looks like the major dye companies point to the clause in the law that states that dyed textiles are exempt. Pro Chemical merely points this out, while Dharma Trading company has a more extensive explanation:
Pro Chemical:
CPSIA UPDATE - October 21, 2009
All children's textiles that are dyed do not need to be tested for lead!!!
Here is the latest information from October 21, 2009 that documents this update.
http://www.prochemical.com/LeadPolicyUpdate10-21-09.pdf As we gain new information on this legislation, we will provide it to you on our web site.
Sincerely, PRO Chemical & Dye
http://www.prochemicalanddye.com/store/pages.php?pageid=14Dharma Trading Company:
http://www.dharmatrading.com/info/lead/DYES
Our Fiber Reactive "Procion" Dyes, to the best of our knowledge, do not contain any lead. The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) do not indicate the presence of any lead. Our manufacturer has told us that if lead is not listed on an MSDS, it means that if it is even present at all, it would be way under 100 ppm and more like a few ppb (parts per billion!). The CPSC has now made dyed fabrics exempt anyway. The really important thing to feel assured about is that once you have dyed something with Fiber Reactive dye, the dye is permanently bonded and does not come off, which actually makes it extra safe for children's clothing over other dyes.
Some of our other dyes already have the Non-Toxic certification which would indicate they are lead-free or also have such low levels that they are in total compliance with the new law. This is shown on the label, in the catalog, and on our web-site. NONE of the MSDS for ANY of our dyes indicate the presence of lead with the exception of one as mentioned above, black Jacquard brand Acid Dye for wool & silk. As we find more out about the dyes, we will post it here.
--Dharma Trading Company
