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Amaranth C.I.16185

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Stock Availability

On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Wednesday the 01st October 2025*

In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)

4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)

UK Shipping

Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed

Applications

Biological Staining

General

Amaranth is a dark red purple dye and can be used as a substitute for crystal scarlet

Specification

Dye Content: 85-95%
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₁₁N₂Na₃O₁₀S₃
Molecular Weight: 604.47
Water Insoluble Matter: <0.2%
Subsidiary Dyes: <3%
Cadmium (Cd): <1mg/Kg
Mercury (Hg): <1mg/Kg
Arsenic (As): <3mg/Kg
Lead (Pb): <10mg/Kg
Heavy Metals (as Pb): <40mg/Kg

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prec Phrases: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

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