Azlon is a synthetic

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fiber composed of protein material derived from natural sources such as soy, peanut, milk or corn. Currently it is used in clothing.

Regulation

Canada

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

United States

The name "Azlon" is regulated by the

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, § 303.7(g) ''Rules and Regulations Under the

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''. However, there is currently no domestic production. 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. Its production from unrationed skimmed-milk supplies may have contributed to its popularization during the Second World War.

United Kingdom

Azlon is also a brand of plastic labware.Scilabware, manufacturers of Azlon - Reusable Laboratory Plasticware
It is a registered trade mark of SciLabware Limited.

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