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Record 1 2003-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Food Additives
DEF

A purple nitrogenous dye that is the essential coloring matter of cudbear and archil and is obtained from orcinol by action of aqueous ammonia and atmospheric oxygen.

CONT

Orcein ... Brownish-red microcryst powder. Practically insol in water; sol in alcohol, acetic acid with red color, in dil aq alkali with bluish-violet color ...

OBS

According to the English sources, the product is used as a food colour.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Matière colorante extraite de l'orseille.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
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