Chemical Name: |
TRISODIUM
5-HYDROXY-1-(4-SULPHOPHENYL)-4-(SULPHOPHENYLAZO)PYR-AZOLE-3-CARBOXYLATE |
Chemical Type: |
MONAOZO DYESTUFF |
Classification: |
1975 COLOUR INDEX NO 19140, FOOD |
CAS NO. |
1934-21-0 |
Intended Use: |
SYNTHETIC FOOD COLOUR ADDITIVE |
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PHYSICAL DETAILS |
Physical Form: |
FINE ORANGE COLOUR POWDER |
Odour: |
NONE |
Solubility in Water: |
140 g/l @ 20 C |
PH of 1% Solution: |
4.5- 7.5 |
Melting Point: |
DECOMPOSES |
Decomposition Temp: |
250 C |
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STORAGE, STABILITY AND HANDLING |
This product will form dusty clouds if handled improperly. Suitable local
exhaust ventilation should be provided. |
Special Precautions: |
Do not puncture containers while in transit. |
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HANDLING/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES (Respirators, Gloves, Googles,
Aprons) |
If Spillage Occurs: |
Damp down any powder with water and sweep up with clean water or leakage but do
not allow any washing to penetrate drainage system. |
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Disposal Precautions: |
Dispose of surplus material either by returning the material to the supplier or
by observing local regulations e.g tipping, landfill etc |
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IGNITION AND COMBUSTION DATA |
WARNING: This product can form explosive. |
Special Fire Precautions: |
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If dust is generated in use, ensure that all processing equipment is earthed. In
the absence of dust, no special fire precautions are needed. |
Extinguishing Media: |
Water Mist., Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Powder |
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TOXICOLOGICAL DATA |
Acute Oral Toxicity (LD 50) |
> 2000 mg/kg tested in rats. |
Skin Irritation: |
Non irritant tested on rabbits. |
Eye Irritation: |
Mildly irritant tested on rabbits. |
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES |
Skin Contamination: |
Remove contaminated clothing |
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Wash affected areas immediately |
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Eyes: |
Use Soap and water. Do not use bleach. |
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If irritation persists, seek medical advice |
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Ingestion: |
Symptomatic treatment. |
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In severe cases, seek medical advice |
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Inhalation: |
Symptomatic treatment. |
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In severe cases, seek medical advice. |
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This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good
industrial hygiene practices and conformity with any legal requirements. The
information contained herein is based oon the present state of our products
relative to health and safety requirements.
It should not therefore be interpreted as guaranteeing specific properties. |
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