FDC Blue #2, Food Blue 1, Indigo Carmine

Indigo Carmine, also known as FDC Blue #2 or Food Blue 1, is a water-soluble organic dye derived from indigo through aromatic sulfonation. Approved for use as a food colorant in the United States and European Union, it imparts a vibrant blue hue. Additionally, it serves as a pH indicator, transitioning from blue at pH 11.4 to yellow at 13.0. Its versatility extends to being a redox indicator, turning yellow upon reduction, and a dissolved ozone indicator. Applications range from food coloring to surgical and biological staining. Its EC Number is 212-728-8, CAS Number is 860-22-0, Molecular Weight is 466.35, and Color Index Number is 73015.

Key Features

• Vibrant blue colorant for food and industrial use
• Water-soluble and organic
• Acts as pH indicator and redox indicator
• Also functions as a dissolved ozone indicator
• Approved for use in the US and EU

Product Specifications:

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• Blue Organic Dye
• Water-Soluble Food Colorant
• pH Indicator Solution
• Redox Indicator Dye
• Ozone Indicator Solution

FD&C RED 40, Allura Red AC

Allura Red AC is a water soluble red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. In solution, its maximum absorbance lies at about 504 nm (Absorbs green color).  In the United States, Allura Red AC is approved by the FDA for use in cosmetics, drugs, and food. It is used in some tattoo inks and is used in many products, such as cotton candy, soft drinks, cherry-flavored products, children’s medications, and dairy products. It is occasionally used to dye medicinal pills, such as the antihistamine fexofenadine, for purely aesthetic reasons. FDC RED 40 is by far the most commonly used red dye in the United States,[8] completely replacing amaranth (Red 2) and also replacing erythrosine (Red 3) in most applications due to the negative health effects of those two dyes. Information provided in this page are from the manufacturer, supplier or online resources. CAS Number: 25956-17-6 C.I.# 16035

Key Features

• Water-soluble for easy application
• FDA-approved for safety and reliability
• Versatile use across food, cosmetics, and more
• Vivid red color with maximum absorbance at 504 nm
• Replaces other dyes due to superior safety profile

Product Specifications

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Coarse Steel Powder Mesh 100

Coarse steel powder mesh 100 is an imported iron-steel powder that may have some contamination caused by repackaging from broken paper bags into plastic or metal pails. It can be used for soil, concrete, sculpture, or as a substitute for cast iron powder. Some packages may have been damaged and will be repackaged before shipping.

Applications of S100 include performing science experiments related to magnetism or electromagnetism, creating a rust effect in sculptures, concrete, and other structures, and as a plant nutrient as a source of iron.

Key Features:

• Coarse steel powder mesh 100 for soil, concrete, sculpture, and science experiments
• May have some contamination due to repackaging from broken paper bags
• Chemical analysis shows carbon, manganese, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorous content
• Also known as black iron powder and iron filing
• Pay as low as $1.25/lb for special orders of 3000-Lb or more

Product Specifications:

Note: Clumped product in 55-lb pails is only recommended for acid reactions, stain production, soil fortification, and some rust effect applications. No COA is available for this product.

Similar Products:

• Cast Iron Powder
• Steel Powder Mesh 200
• Iron Filing
• Magnetic Iron Powder
• Iron Oxide Powder

Note: These are similar products, and each product is different, so research is required to find the best fit for your needs.

Activated Carbon Powder

Powdered activated carbon, derived from selected grades of coconut shell, is a virgin product designed for liquid phase applications. It efficiently removes organics from water streams and is certified by the NSF for use in drinking water and food-grade applications.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Removes organics from water streams.
• NSF certified for drinking water and food-grade use.
• Suitable for liquid phase purification.
• Derived from selected coconut shell grades for superior quality.
• High iodine number ensures effective performance.

Caution:

Wet activated carbon removes oxygen from the air, posing a severe hazard to workers inside carbon vessels. Follow confined space/low oxygen procedures per Local, State, and Federal guidelines before entry.

Aluminum Powder (Fine Dust)

Super fine aluminum dust with spherical particles, D50 is 5 microns. Suitable for industrial and laboratory applications.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used in industrial processes requiring fine aluminum powder.
• Suitable for laboratory experiments and research.
• High-quality spherical particles ensure uniformity.

Caution:

Handle with care. Avoid inhalation and contact with open flames or sparks.

Aluminum Powder, Atomized Mesh 325

Fine aluminum metal powder with particle sizes ~44 microns or smaller. Suitable for chemical reactions, laboratory use, and industrial applications.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used in chemical reactions requiring fine aluminum powder.
• Suitable for laboratory testing and research.
• Ideal for industrial processes needing precise particle sizes.

Caution:

Handle with care. Avoid inhalation, sparks, and open flames during use.

Boric Acid, NF/USP Grade, Powder

Boric Acid (H₃BO₃; CAS# 10043-35-3) is a weak acid of boron commonly used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, neutron absorber, and a precursor for other chemical compounds. Additional applications include textile fiber glass, borosilicate glass, glazes and enamels, casting powder, and flux.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Antiseptic and antimicrobial applications
• Flame retardant properties
• Neutron absorber in nuclear applications
• Textile fiber glass and borosilicate glass manufacturing
• Used in glazes and enamels
• Serves as casting powder and flux

Caution:

This product cannot be used as an insecticide or for carpet/upholstery deodorization or flea control. It is not intended for food applications, human nutritional supplements, or as food additives or preservatives.

Brilliant Blue FCF (Blue 1)

Brilliant blue FCF (Blue 1) is a synthetic organic compound used primarily as a blue colorant for processed foods, medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. It is classified as a triarylmethane dye and is known under various names, such as FD&C Blue No. 1 or acid blue 9. It is denoted by E number E133 and has a color index of 42090. It has the appearance of a blue powder and is soluble in water and glycerol, with a maximum absorption at about 628 nanometers. It is one of the oldest FDA-approved color additives and is generally considered nontoxic and safe.

Key Features:

• Synthetic organic compound
• Used primarily as a blue colorant
• Classified as a triarylmethane dye
• Soluble in water and glycerol
• One of the oldest FDA-approved color additives

Product Specifications:

Similar Products:

• FD&C Yellow No. 5
• FD&C Red No. 40
• Tartrazine (Yellow 5)
• Red 3 (Erythrosine)
• Sunset Yellow FCF (Yellow 6)

Caution: Brilliant blue FCF is generally considered nontoxic and safe, but caution should be exercised when handling the powder or when using it in high concentrations.

Brilliant Blue FCF (Blue 1) 50 pounds

Brilliant blue FCF (Blue 1) is a synthetic organic compound used primarily as a blue colorant for processed foods, medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. It is classified as a triarylmethane dye and is known under various names, such as FD&C Blue No. 1 or acid blue 9. It is denoted by E number E133 and has a color index of 42090. It has the appearance of a blue powder and is soluble in water and glycerol, with a maximum absorption at about 628 nanometers. It is one of the oldest FDA-approved color additives and is generally considered nontoxic and safe.

Key Features:

• Synthetic organic compound
• Used primarily as a blue colorant
• Classified as a triarylmethane dye
• Soluble in water and glycerol
• One of the oldest FDA-approved color additives

Product Specifications:

Caution: Brilliant blue FCF is generally considered nontoxic and safe, but caution should be exercised when handling the powder or when using it in high concentrations.

Bromothymol Blue, Powder, >99%

Bromothymol Blue (also known as bromothymol sulfone phthalein, Bromthymol Blue, and BTB) is a chemical indicator for weak acids and bases. In a pH of 6.0 or lower, it is yellow. It changes color between the pH of 6 to 7.6 when it becomes completely blue at the pH 7.6.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used as a chemical indicator for weak acids and bases.
• Facilitates pH measurement in the range of 6.0 to 7.6.
• High purity powder for accurate scientific applications.
• 1 gram can prepare 10 liters (3 gallons) of indicator solution.

Caution:

This high-purity product requires special procedures for solution preparation. For beginners, a ready-to-use solution (BTB10S) is recommended.

Bronze Powder, Filter Grade 25

BZ25P is a spherical particle bronze developed for the high-reliability metallic filter market. This fully alloyed material features a closely controlled particle size range of -200+325, making it adaptable to an expanding range of industrial applications.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Resin-bonded friction components
• Decorative applications, including cold casting
• Welding and brazing materials
• Diamond tooling
• Surface engineering
• Steel-backed bearings (bi-metal strip)
• High-reliability filters
• Bronze-filled PTFE for hydraulic seals

Caution:

Handle with care and follow safety guidelines as detailed in the SDS. Ensure suitability for the intended application before use.

Bronze Powder, Filter Grade 40

BZ40P is a spherical particle bronze designed for the high-reliability metallic filter market. This fully alloyed material features a precisely controlled particle size range of -100+230, enabling its use across a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Resin-bonded friction components
• Decorative applications, including cold casting
• Welding and brazing materials
• Diamond tooling
• Surface engineering
• Steel-backed bearings (bi-metal strip)
• High-reliability filters
• Bronze-filled PTFE for hydraulic seals

Caution:

Handle with care and follow safety guidelines as detailed in the SDS. Ensure suitability for the intended application before use.

Bronze Powder, Spherical, Dark

Prealloyed high-density spherical bronze powder is developed for specialized applications such as flame-spraying, brazing, strip bearings, metal-bonded grinding wheels, cutting tools, and metal injection molding (MIM). It is also suitable for resin-bonded friction components, decorative cold casting, surface engineering, filters, and hydraulic seals.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Flame-spraying applications
• Brazing and welding materials
• Strip bearings
• Metal-bonded grinding wheels
• Cutting tools
• Metal injection molding (MIM)
• Decorative applications, including cold casting
• Resin-bonded friction components
• Surface engineering
• Filters and hydraulic seals

Caution:

Handle with care and follow safety guidelines as detailed in the SDS. Ensure suitability for the intended application before use.

Bronze Powder, Spherical, Light

Prealloyed high-density spherical bronze powder is designed for specialized applications such as flame-spraying, brazing, strip bearings, metal-bonded grinding wheels, cutting tools, and metal injection molding (MIM). It is also suitable for resin-bonded friction components, decorative cold casting, surface engineering, filters, and hydraulic seals.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Flame-spraying applications
• Brazing and welding materials
• Strip bearings
• Metal-bonded grinding wheels
• Cutting tools
• Metal injection molding (MIM)
• Decorative applications, including cold casting
• Resin-bonded friction components
• Surface engineering
• Filters and hydraulic seals

Caution:

Handle with care and follow safety guidelines as detailed in the SDS. Ensure suitability for the intended application before use.

Capsaicin

Capsaicin is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is a chemical irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact. Capsaicin is ideal for laboratory research and industrial applications due to its purity of 98% and molar mass of 305.418 g. It has a boiling point of 210 to 220 °C (410 to 428 °F; 483 to 493 K) 0.01 Torr and a melting point of 62 to 65 °C (144 to 149 °F; 335 to 338 K). For Laboratory Research and Industrial Use Only.

Carbonyl Iron Powder (CIPMS)

CIPMS is Carbonyl Iron Powder, a zero valent iron powder in the form of microspheres with particle sizes ranging from 3 to 10 microns. Manufactured using advanced technology, it achieves an exceptional purity of 99.5% or more. This fine iron powder exhibits outstanding magnetization behavior, making it ideal for diverse applications such as metal injection molding, inductive electronic components, microwave absorption, magnetic ink, and magnetic plastic parts.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Metal injection molding
• Inductive electronic components
• Microwave absorption materials
• Magnetic inks and plastics
• Advanced magnetization applications

Caution:

Limited quantity product. Ships only to the US lower 48 states and Canada. No COA is available for this product. Handle and use according to safety guidelines provided in the SDS.

CIRON, Cast Iron Powder

Cast iron powder is used in the production of specialty alloys and as a key ingredient in pyrotechnic mixtures. Its granulation and composition make it suitable for various industrial applications, including metal manufacturing and fireworks production.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Manufacturing of specialty alloys
• Ingredient in pyrotechnic mixtures
• High carbon content for advanced metallurgy
• Granulated for precision applications

Caution:

Handle with care. Avoid inhalation or ingestion. Refer to the SDS for detailed safety guidelines.

Cast Iron Powder, Thermal Spray

Cast iron powder used in the manufacturing of specialty alloys and as an ingredient in pyrotechnic mixtures. Also suitable for thermal spray applications, with recommendations to consider S1001 and S145C for such purposes. Engineered for industrial use with high metallic iron content and controlled granulation.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Manufacturing of specialty alloys
• Ingredient in pyrotechnic mixtures
• Thermal spray applications
• High iron content for industrial use
• Controlled granulation for specific needs

Caution:

Evaluate product suitability before large-scale use. For thermal spray applications, also consider S1001 and S145C. Store in a dry, cool place to maintain granulation and performance.

Copper Granules, 16 Mesh (Coarse Copper Powder)

Coarse copper powder composed of high-purity metallic copper. Particles are solid, nearly uniform in size, and feature the appearance of metallic spherical crystals. Recommended for wood inlay, art projects, and industrial applications where solid round multi-sided balls are suitable. In laboratory settings, granular copper is utilized for sulfur removal from environmental samples. CAS No.: 7440-50-8.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Wood inlay projects
• Artistic applications
• Industrial processes
• Laboratory sulfur removal from environmental samples

Caution:

Store in a dry and cool environment to maintain material integrity. Handle with appropriate protective measures to avoid direct contact. Ensure compatibility with intended applications before use.

Copper Granules, 35 Mesh (Coarse Copper Powder)

Coarse copper powder made of solid metallic high-purity copper metal. Particles are nearly equal in size, appearing as metallic spherical crystals. Recommended for wood inlay, art, and industrial applications requiring solid round multi-side balls. Granular copper is also used in laboratories for sulfur removal from environmental samples. Coarse 35 mesh size, with granules approximately 0.5 mm in diameter.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Wood inlay projects
• Artistic applications
• Industrial uses requiring solid multi-side balls
• Sulfur removal from environmental samples in laboratories

Caution:

Handle with appropriate safety measures. Refer to the SDS for detailed safety guidelines.