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Benzidine
CAS ID #: 92-87-5
Affected Organ Systems: None
Cancer Effects: Known to be a Human Carcinogen
Chemical Classification: Benzidines/Aromatic amines
Summary: 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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