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Glossary Prussian blue

dark blue pigment used in art and medicine

Prussian blue, also known as Berlin blue or Ferric ferrocyanide, is a dark blue pigment that has been used in art and industry since its discovery in the early 18th century. It is also used in medicine as an antidote for certain kinds of heavy metal poisoning, such as thallium and radioactive cesium, because it can bind to these metals and help remove them from the body.

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research Case report: Successful treatment of a thallium sulfate intoxication in a dog with use of Prussian blue

February 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science”

This case report highlights the successful use of Prussian Blue to treat a dog suffering from thallium intoxication, demonstrating the importance of early diagnosis and targeted therapy in veterinary care for improving recovery outcomes.

research Adhesion Failure of External Hair Cuticles Caused by Prussian Blue: Possible Electrochemical Roles of Sulfur and Cystine

July 2016

This study found that exposure to Prussian Blue caused significant detachment of cuticle segments from the hair shaft in both new and aged human hairs.