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Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Tartrazine
CAS#: 1934-21-0
CI#: 19140
Synonym: Acid
Yellow 23;
4,5-Dihydro-5-oxo-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-[(4-sulphophenyl)azo]-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic
acid
Chemical Formula: C16H9N4Na3O9S2
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Tartrazine AR For Microscopy 1934-21-0 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Tartrazine:
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 12750 mg/kg [Mouse].
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact
(irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
Very hazardous in case of inhalation.
Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Section 4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes
with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may
be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: After
contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly
wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be
particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cold water may
be used. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with
an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Allow
the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion: Do
not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Points: Not
available.
Flammable Limits: Not available.
Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO,
NO2...), sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...). Some metallic oxides.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
available.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact:
Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge:
Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient
waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of
according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill: Use
a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate
through the sanitary system.
Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions:
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty
containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all
equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable
protective clothing In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Storage: Keep
container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from
strong oxidizing agents.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering
Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure
to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Solid powder.)
Odor: Not
available.
Taste: Not
available.
Molecular Weight: 534.37 g/mole
Color: Orange.
Yellow.
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: Decomposes.
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not
available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water.
Solubility: Soluble
in cold water, hot water.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The
product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Not available.
Incompatibility with various substances: Not
available.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive
in presence of glass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: No.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 12750 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion,
of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not
available.
BOD5 and COD: Not
available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely.
However, long term degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are more toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Identification: Not applicable.
Special Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
Massachusetts RTK: Tartrazine
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Tartrazine
Other Regulations: Not available..
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC): R36/38-
Irritating to eyes and skin.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 2
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when
ventilation is inadequate. Splash goggles.
Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the
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comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their
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