Most common household cloth dyes are made from non-toxic pigments, salts, and mild soaps. While these substances should not be ingested liberally by small children, they are generally considered non-toxic.

Expectations (prognosis)

If there has been an ingestion of a corrosive alkali, extensive damage to the mouth, throat, esophagus, kidneys, and stomach may occur. These exposures can be fatal. If it is a non-toxic household dye, recovery is expected.