Abstract
The release of dyes in the aquatic environment can cause harmful effects to biota and also, impair photosynthesis and oxygenation of water body. Disperse Red 13 (DR13) is a textile disperse azo dye it is used in dyeing of synthetic fibers. This class of dyes has low solubility in water and it is generally applied to dye baths in commercial formulations that include surfactants. The toxici…