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Dark-colored fabrics have higher dye loads.","synthesis":{"derived_risk_level":"high","synthesis_confidence":0.84,"synthesis_method":"compound_composition","context_used":"human_infant","context_source":"product_users","exposure_modifier":1.265,"vulnerability_escalated":true,"escalation_reason":"CHD tier product","compounds_resolved":2,"compounds_total":2,"synthesis_date":"2026-03-27","synthesis_version":"1.0.0"},"hazard_summary":{"sensitive_populations":"infants","overall_risk":"moderate","primary_concerns":["Formaldehyde from textile finishing agents — skin irritant and carcinogen","Flame retardant chemicals in structured carrier foam padding","AZO dye migration from dark-colored fabrics during sweating"],"exposure_routes":"Prolonged dermal contact; inhalation with face against fabric"},"exposure":{"routes":["dermal","inhalation"],"contact_types":["skin_prolonged","inhalation"],"users":["infant"],"duration":"hours","frequency":"daily","scenarios":["Extended skin-to-fabric contact (2-6 hours/day)","Infant face pressed against fabric — inhalation of off-gassing","Sweat and body heat accelerate chemical migration from fabric"],"notes":"Babywearing involves extensive body-to-fabric contact for both caregiver and infant. 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