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Eye ContactCheck for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin ContactWash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin ContactNot available.
InhalationIf inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious InhalationNot available.
IngestionDo NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms appear.
Serious IngestionNot available.

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Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Flash PointsCLOSED CUP: Higher than 93.3°C (200°F).
Flammable LimitsNot available.
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...), sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...).
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Various SubstancesNon-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various SubstancesRisks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting MediaSMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and InstructionsLARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks onNot available.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards

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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small SpillUse 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.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
PrecautionsKeep 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.
Avoid contact with eyes. 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. Keep
away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
StorageKeep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 24°C (75.2°F).

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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering ControlsUse 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 ProtectionSafety glasses. Synthetic apron. Gloves (impervious).
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
a Large Spillspecialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure LimitsNot available.

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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Solid powder.)OdorOdorless.
Not available.
Taste
432.38 g/mole
Molecular Weight
ColorRed.
pH (1% soln/water)Not available.
Boiling PointNot available.
Melting PointNot available.
Critical TemperatureNot available.
Specific GravityNot available.
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor DensityNot available.
Not available.
Volatility
Odor ThresholdNot available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.Not available.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Dispersion PropertiesSee solubility in water.
Soluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
StabilityThe product is stable.
Instability TemperatureNot available.
Excess heat, excess dust generation, incompatible materials.
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with variousReactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
substances
CorrosivityNot available.
D & C Red #6
Special Remarks onNot available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks onNot available.
Corrosivity
PolymerizationWill not occur.

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Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of EntryInhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to AnimalsAcute oral toxicity (LD50): 10800 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects onHazardous in case of inhalation.
HumansSlightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion.
Special Remarks onNot available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on
Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on otherAcute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on HumansSkin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: Dust may cause eye irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation.
Inhalation: Dust may cause respiratory tract irritation.
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

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Section 12. Ecological Information
EcotoxicityNot available.
BOD5 and CODNot available.
Products of BiodegradationPossibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the ProductsThe product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on theNot available.
Products of Biodegradation

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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste DisposalWaste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.

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Section 14. Transport Information
DOT ClassificationNot a DOT controlled material (United States).
IdentificationNot applicable.
Special Provisions forNot applicable.
Transport
D & C Red #6
DOT (Pictograms)

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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: D & C Red #6
Federal and State
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other RegulationsEINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC)R36- Irritating to eyes.S2- Keep out of the reach of children.
S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.)2 National Fire Protection
0 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
0 1 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
C
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves (impervious).
Synthetic apron.
Not applicable.
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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C18-H14-N2-O6-S.2Na

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

432.38

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

>10800 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :

SRTCAC Science Reports of the Research Institutes, Tohoku University, Series C: Medicine. (Tohoku University, Research Institute for Tuberculosis and Cancer, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Sendai, Japan) V.1- 1949- Volume(issue)/page/year: 36(1-4),10,1989 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - M0646 No. of Facilities: 8199 (estimated) No. of Industries: 60 No. of Occupations: 47 No. of Employees: 72546 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - M0646 No. of Facilities: 990 (estimated) No. of Industries: 12 No. of Occupations: 26 No. of Employees: 20889 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 1573 (estimated)