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;
Risks
- Skin contact may cause allergies and dermatitis.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water.
| CAS | 80316-29-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 737.86 |
Resources and Citations
- 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
- Monona Rossol, The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide, Allworth Press, New York, 1994
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Colour Index International online at www.colour-index.org