S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

SUDAN BLACK B CERTIFIED

Synonyms:					Solvent Black 3; Fat Black HB;
C.I. 26150; 

CAS No:					4197-25-5

Formula:					C29H24N6

F.W.:						456.55

Description:					Very dark brown to black crystalline powder

Identification:				Conforms to structure and standard

Dye Content:				100 + 5%

Loss on drying:				< 5.0%

Melting Point:				118 - 126 deg. C  

Lambda max.:				598 (415)nm in ethanol

Effective Date:  July 2009