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

Canada edit

Under the Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations, Section 26(f), Azlon is defined as any fiber made from regenerated protein.[5]

United States edit

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

Azlon is also a brand of plastic labware.[11][12] It is a registered trade mark of SciLabware Limited.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Azlon | textile". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Eco-friendly products closer to your doorstep Archived February 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Meet the Azlons from A to Z: Regenerated & Rejuvenated Archived October 13, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Soy No-Show Brief Archived May 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations Archived September 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
  7. ^ "Azlon | American Fiber Manufacturers Association". Archived from the original on February 28, 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ Glossary Archived February 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ LIFE. Time Inc. October 28, 1946.
  10. ^ "aralac - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  11. ^ Reusable Plastic Lab Supplies Archived March 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ Scilabware, manufacturers of Azlon - Reusable Laboratory Plasticware Archived April 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine

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