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    What is Ultramarine Blue? Ultramarine Blue, also known as azure blue, lazulite, and pigment blue 29, is a mineral, both natural and synthetically derived. Historically, ultramarine blue was made from ground lapis lazuli or lazulite. In modern times, synthetic ultramarine blue is the most common form available to consumers. Ultramarine blue is commonly used as an artist's pigment in paints, as well as a pigment in pottery glaze. Ultramarine blue has the CAS Number 57455-37-5. The CAS Number is used to identify ultramarine blue as an ingredient on safety data sheets (SDS) and other safety documentation. When looking for ultramarine blue as an ingredient in products, look for the above CAS Number within the composition table. Notable Properties of Ultramarine Blue Ultramarine blue is a sulfur-containing, sodium-aluminosilicate. Ultramarine blue is known for its brilliant blue color, making it a popular pigment. Synthetic ultramarine blue tends to be a brighter, more intense b...

  What is Methylene Blue? Methylene blue is an organic chloride salt, also known as methylthioninium chloride, tetramethylene blue, basic blue 9, and solvent blue 8. Methylene blue has many different uses, including as a disinfectant and anti-fungal in aquariums, a fabric dye, an organic stain in laboratories, and as an intravenous medicine for the treatment of methemoglobinemia. Methylene Blue has the CAS Number 61-73-4. The CAS Number is used to identify methylene blue as an ingredient on safety data sheets (SDS) and other safety documentation. When looking for methylene blue as an ingredient in products, look for the above CAS Number within the composition table. Notable Properties of Methylene Blue Methylene blue can be found in both a solid crystalline form and a liquid form dissolved in water or another solvent. Crystalline methylene blue is blue green in color with a bronze luster. Liquid methylene blue is dark blue. What Makes Methylene Blue Hazardous? Methylene blue is cor...

What is Cupric Sulfate? Cupric sulfate, also known as copper (ii) sulfate, is an inorganic crystalline substance. Cupric sulfate has many uses, including as a fertilizer additive for copper depleted soils, an anti-algae herbicide, anti-fungal for aquarium fish, and as a mordant for the dying process. It is also found in laboratories as a component of Fehling’s solution and Benedict’s solution in testing for reducing sugars, and in Biuret Reagent in testing for proteins. Since cupric sulfate is used as an algaecide in the treatment of water, it is regulated as a pesticide by the EPA and has the associated labeling and disposal requirements. Anhydrous Cupric Sulfate has the CAS Number 7758-98-7. Cupric Sulfate Pentahydrate has the CAS Number 7758-99-8. The CAS Number is used to identify cupric sulfate as an ingredient on safety data sheets (SDS) and other safety documentation. It also will tell you if the cupric sulfate is in the anhydrous or hydrous form. When looking for cupric sulfate...

  I am proud to introduce the absolute best little kitten on Earth, the lovely Ariadne. She is a Devon Rex and should be coming home around the end of the month. I am genuinely going to have to make her separate social media accounts, or else I'm going to clog all my other channels with way too many kitten pictures. Once those are made, I'll add links to this post.

  An Introduction to SDS Requirements A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a technical and regulatory document that is used to describe the properties of a hazardous chemical. It is an important document for chemical safety in the workplace. This article will cover SDS documents as described in the Hazard Communication section of the Code of Federal Regulations, for the United States of America, as part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The full text of the Hazard Communication Standard can be found at   29 CFR 1910.1200 . What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)? The OSHA Definition of a Safety Data Sheet is: Safety data sheet (SDS)  means written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical that is prepared in accordance with  paragraph (g)  of this section. - 29 CFR 1910.1200(c) “Safety data sheet (SDS)” Paragraph (g) describes the contents of an SDS and the responsibilities of the different parties in t...