Agent Name |
Ruthenium red |
CAS Number |
11103-72-3 |
Major Category |
Dyes |
Synonyms |
Ammoniated ruthenium oxychloride; Ruthenium Red; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Other Dyes |
Description |
Brownish-red solid; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a reagent and to stain pectin, gum, animal tissues, and bacteria; [ChemIDplus] |
Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [MSDSonline] |
Exposure Assessment |
Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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