Solvent green 3
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Description
A non-toxic, green dye derived from anthraquinone. Solvent Green 3 appears as a dark green-black powder. It is used in plastics, rubber, printing inks, gasoline, oil, lubricants, waxes, cosmetics and medications. Solvent Green 3 has also been used for many years in smoke formulations, but when it is inhaled, the dye clears very slowly from the lungs (half time = 280 days).
Synonyms and Related Terms
C.I. 61565; CAS # 128-80-3; D and C Green #6; Quinizarine Green SS; Oil Green G; Macrolex Green 5B; Alizarine Green Base (BASF); Waxoline Green G
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in alcohols and hydrocarbons, including oils, fats, and waxes
- Insoluble in water
- Melting point = 215 C
- Density = 1.32 g/ml
- Good heat stability and lightfastness
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