Chemical Abstracts Service registration number (CAS#) |
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Definition
Unique number assigned to a specific chemical (identified by its chemical name) by the American Chemical Society and indexed in Chemical Abstracts published by Chemical Abstracts Service in the US. CAS numbers are used widely for accurate identification of materials and quick retrieval of their chemical and safety information.
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Chemical Abstracts Service registration number (CAS#) is in the Material & Occupational Safety subject.
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