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Agent Name Blue dextran
CAS Number 87915-38-6
Formula C29-H21-N7-O12-S3.3Na
Major Category Dyes
Synonyms Dextran, 4-((4-((4-amino-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxo-3-sulfo-1-anthracenyl)amino)-2-sulfophenyl)amino)-6-((3(or 4)-sulfophenyl)amino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl ether, trisodium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category Other Dyes
Description Solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Coloring Agents; Dyes; [ChemIDplus]
Comments A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [MSDSonline]
Exposure Assessment
Flammability (NFPA) 0: will not burn
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