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Dual Certified
FD & C Indigo Carmine - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) |
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| Information of the substance
and of the company |
| Commercial Product |
Dual Certified
FD & C Indigo Carmine |
| Our Code |
F06 |
| Synonyms |
C.I.Food Blue #1
FD&C Blue #2
Indigotine
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| Chemical Family(class) |
Indigoid |
| Chemical Name |
Disodium 3,3'-dioxo-2,2'-bi-indolylidene-5,5'-disulphonate. |
| Company |
Roha Dyechem Ltd,
42,MIDC, Roha Audyogik Vasahat,
Roha 402 116. India. |
| Telephone No |
91-22-4945924 (Bombay) |
| Fax No |
91-22-4939795 (Bombay) |
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| Chemical Characterization
Information On Ingredients |
| E.E.C.No. |
E-132 |
| EINECS. |
212-728-8 |
| CAS No. |
860-22-0(5,5'isomer) |
| C.I.No. |
73015 |
| Molecular Formula |
C16H8N2O8S2Na2 |
| Molecular Weight |
466.36 |
| According to documentation available is
edible dye. |
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| Physical and chemical
properties |
| Physical State |
Solid, Fine Powder/Granules. |
| Colour |
Dark Blue. |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| pH value |
5-6 |
| Boiling Point |
Not applicable |
| Melting Point |
No sharp melting point observed |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable
Substance does not having any oxidising property |
| Ignition Temperature |
Not applicable |
| Explosion Limit |
Not applicable |
| Vapour Pressure |
Not applicable |
| Density |
0.80 |
| Solubility in water |
15 gms/litre |
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| Stability & Reactivity |
| Hazardous Reactions |
No |
| Hazardous Decomposition Product |
Not Established |
| Chemical In Compatibility |
Strong Reducing Agents, Decolourising Agents, Strong
Acids & Alkalies |
| Condition To Avoid |
I) Heating To High Temperature
II) Storage under damp atmosphere
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| Reactivity Data |
This material is stable under condition of normal handling
and use, but sensitive to moist air. |
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| Handling & Storage |
| Handling |
Avoid formation of dust |
| Storage |
Keep in closed container at ambient temperature & humidity |
| Do Not Store Together |
Store Colourwise |
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| Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection |
| TLV |
No |
| Respirator Protection |
May be used (In case dust formation particle filter
e.g. DIN 3181-21 may be) |
| Ventilation |
Local ventilation capable of minimising dust emission
at the point of use |
| Eye Protection |
Protective glasses may be used |
| Hand Protection |
Rubber gloves may be used wash the hands before and
at the end of work with water, soap |
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| Hazards Identification
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Warnings
The usual precautions taken when handling of dyes should be observed.
As the substance is edible dye, no hazardous to water supply. |
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| First Aid Measures |
| Eye Contact |
Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minute |
| Skin Contact |
Wash off with plenty of water & soap |
| Injestion |
Plenly full water to be taken inside, special medical
attension may not be necessary |
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| Accidental Release Measures
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| After Spillage |
Sweep up spilled substance carefully, then clean with
water |
| Absorbent Material |
Use clean cotton cloth |
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| Disposal Consideration
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| Can be sent to an incineration plant in accordance with
local regulations |
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| Fire Fighting Measures
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| Extinguishing Media |
Use dry chemicals or carbon dioxide CO2 |
| Thermal Decomposition |
Dangerous decomposition is not anticipated |
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| Toxicological Information
(In Rats & Mice) |
| LD 50 Oral |
6000-10000 mg/kg body weight |
| LD 50 intraperitoneal |
3800-5000 mg/kg body weight |
| LD 50 skin |
No adverse or pathological effct |
| LD 50 inhalation |
Not Known |
| Eye Irritation |
Not irritating to Eye |
| Dermal Irritation |
Not irritating to skin. |
Acceptable Daily Intake
JECFA
EEC
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0-2.5 mg/kg body weight
0-2.5 mg/kg body weight |
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| Ecological Information
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| Water Hazard |
Being an edible dye, Not established |
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| Transport Information |
| Not Hazardous Cargo |
| Keep seperated from hazardous chemicals |
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| Regulatory Information
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| Manufactured as per specification set by BIS (India),
FAO/WHO (JECFA). Each country has its own laws on colouring of food-stuffs,
colourant permitted and their purity standards |
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| Other Information |
| This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with
good industrial hyginic practices and in conformity with any legal
regulation. The information contained herein is based on the present
state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from
the point of view of health and safety requirements. It should not
therefore be construed as guaranteeing specific properties |
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