Azlon
Azlon is a synthetic textile fiber composed of protein material derived from natural sources[1] such as soy,[2] peanut, milk or corn.[3] Currently it is used in clothing.[4]
Regulation
[edit | edit source]Canada
[edit | edit source]Under the Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations, Section 26(f), Azlon is defined as any fiber made from regenerated protein.[5]
United States
[edit | edit source]The name "Azlon" is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, § 303.7(g) Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act.[6] However, there is currently no domestic production.[7][8]
Azlon is the common generic name for all man-made protein fibers. Aralac was a registered trademark of Aralac, Inc., a division of National Dairy Products Corporation.[9] Its production from unrationed skimmed-milk supplies may have contributed to its popularization during the Second World War.[10]
United Kingdom
[edit | edit source]Azlon is also a brand of plastic labware.[11][12] It is a registered trade mark of SciLabware Limited.
See also
[edit | edit source]References
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- ^ Eco-friendly products closer to your doorstep Archived February 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Meet the Azlons from A to Z: Regenerated & Rejuvenated Archived October 13, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Soy No-Show Brief Archived May 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations Archived September 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
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- ^ Glossary Archived February 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
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- ^ Reusable Plastic Lab Supplies Archived March 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Scilabware, manufacturers of Azlon - Reusable Laboratory Plasticware Archived April 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
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