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  Material Safety Data Sheet
TARTRAZINE
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
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
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.
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.
Disposal Precautions:
Dispose of surplus material either by returning the material to the supplier or by observing local regulations e.g tipping, landfill etc
IGNITION AND COMBUSTION DATA
WARNING: This product can form explosive.
Special Fire Precautions:  
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
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
  Wash affected areas immediately
Eyes: Use Soap and water. Do not use bleach.
  If irritation persists, seek medical advice
Ingestion: Symptomatic treatment.
In severe cases, seek medical advice
Inhalation: Symptomatic treatment.
  In severe cases, seek medical advice.
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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