Direct Blue 15 is an organic compound belonging to the azo dye class. It is a dark blue, water-soluble solid and serves as a substantive dye, meaning it is directly effective for coloring cotton and other cellulosic fibers.
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CAS 2429-74-5
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The international HS code for DIRECT BLUE 15 (CAS 2429-74-5) is 3204.14.
3204.14
3204 14 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
tetrasodium;5-amino-3-[[4-[4-[(8-amino-1-hydroxy-3,6-disulfonatonaphthalen-2-yl)diazenyl]-3-methoxyphenyl]-2-methoxyphenyl]diazenyl]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonate
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