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Benzidine: A compound used mainly for dyeing textiles and paper that is a known human carcinogen (cancer-causing agent). Benzidine was one of the first chemicals for which an association of occupational exposure and increased incidence of urinary bladder cancer in humans was reported.
Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary ( bÄ•n ' zÄ-dÄ“n ' ) n. A yellowish, white, or reddish-gray crystalline powder, NH 2 C 6 H 4 C 6 H 4 NH 2 , used in dyes ...
Information on Benzidine ... Disclaimer Introduction Benzidine is a synthetic chemical that does not occur naturally.
Benzidine is a manufactured chemical that was used to produce dyes. Occupational exposure has been associated with increased risk of urinary bladder cancer.
Hazard Summary-Created in April 1992; Revised in January 2000. Benzidine is no longer produced in the United States, although benzidine-based dyes may be imported ...
This public health statement tells you about benzidine and the effects of exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies the most serious hazardous waste ...