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The dry coloured powder, gulal, contain toxic chemicals like lead oxide, copper sulphate, heavy metals, acids and powdered glass. Nagpur: The apathy of district administration in implementing the norms set to curb flooding of chemical colours during Holi revelry this year may cost some revellers eyesight. Out of 25 persons referred to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), five persons may go blind partially owing to chemical colours used during Holi, revealed Dr Ashok Madan, HOD Eye Department GMCH to Nagpur Today. The colours available in the market today, on the other hand, contain toxic chemicals which have not been certified as fit for our skin and eyes. “Earlier, Holi was played with natural colours, extracted from flowers, which had a soothing effect on the skin..