What is Benzidine?
CAS#: 000092-87-5
Benzidine is a manufactured chemical that does not occur
naturally. It is a crystalline solid that may be grayish-yellow,
white, or reddish-gray. In the environment, benzidine is found
in either its "free" state (as an organic base), or as a salt.
Benzidine was used to produce dyes for cloth, paper, and leather.
It is no longer produced or used commerically in the U.S.
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