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Chemical Abstract Service Numbers (CAS#'s)

Definition

A CAS Registry Number is a numeric identifier that can contain up to 9 digits, divided by hyphens into 3 parts:  the right digit is a check digit used to verify the validity and uniqueness of the entire number.

Each CAS Registry Number:

  • is a unique numeric identifier
  • designates only one substance
  • has no chemical significance
  • is a link to a wealth of information about a specific chemical substance

Information

Chemical Abstract Service Number (CAS#) Registry: http://www.cas.org/EO/regsys.html

 

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