NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Sudan IV
CAS#:
85-83-6
Synonym:
Scarlet Red; Oil Soluble
Solvent Red 24; 1-((4-
o-Tolylazo)-o-tolyl)azo)-2-naphthol;
2-Naphthalenol, 1-[[2-
methyl-4-[(2-methylphenyl)azo]phenyl]azo]-
Chemical
Name: Sudan IV
Chemical
Formula: C24H20N4O
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Sudan
IV
85-83-6
100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Sudan
IV LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects:Very
hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant), of eye contact (irritant).
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic
for mammalian somatic cells. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to
aggravate medical condition.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact:Check for and
remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin
Contact:In case of
contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin
with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious
Skin Contact:Wash with a
disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:Do
NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material
are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband.
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: CLOSED CUP: Higher
than 93.3°C (200°F).
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: These
products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Slightly
flammable to flammable in presence of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
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
locked up.. 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 breathe dust. Wear suitable protective
clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when
possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Keep container tightly
closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
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.
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 380.45 g/mole
Color:
Red. Brown. (Dark.)
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
applicable.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: 190°C (374°F)
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: Not available.
Solubility:
Insoluble in cold 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:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation.
Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
LD50:
Not available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic
Effects on Humans:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic
for mammalian somatic cells.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Very
hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant).
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:
May
affect genetic material. Possible carginogen (tumorigen) based on animal data
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye
irritation. Inhalatioin: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the
gastrointestinal (digestive) tract. Chronic Potential Health Effects: No
information found other than it may affect genetic material and may be a
possible carcinogen based on animal data.
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
product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: Sudan IV
Other
Regulations: EINECS: This
product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled
under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL
(EEC):
R36/38-
Irritating to eyes and skin. R40- Possible risks of irreversible effects.
S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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. Splash goggles.
NILE CEHMCIALS provides the information contained herein
in good faith but makes no representation as to its 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 independent
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