Nigrosine
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Description
A class of dark blue and black dyes made by the oxidation of aniline. Nigrosine black is used as a dye for textiles, wood, leather and fur. It is also used in inks, shoe polishes, and paints.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Solvent Black 7; Acid Black 2; CI 50420; Nigrosin (Deut.); nigrosine (Fr.); nigrosinezwart (Ned.); nigrosine black; nigrosin;
Other Properties
Soluble in water.
| CAS | 80316-29-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 737.86 |
Hazards and Safety
Skin contact may cause allergies and dermatitis.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
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- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Colour Index International online at www.colour-index.org