| Information
of the substance and of the company |
| Commercial
Product |
Amaranth |
| Our Code |
JS 11 |
| Synonyms |
C.I.Food Red # 9
|
| Chemical
Family(class) |
Mono azo |
| Chemical
Name |
Trisodium
2-Hydroxy-1-(4-Sulfonato-1-Naphthylazo) Naphthalene
-3,6- Disulfonate. |
| Company |
JAY
INDUSTRIES
PLOT NO.C-1/177/2, PHASE - I G.I.D.C. NARODA,
AHMEDABAD - 382 230. INDIA |
| Telephone No |
91-79-2812330
(Ahmedabad) |
| Fax No |
91-79-2813388
(Ahmedabad) |
|
| Chemical
Characterization Information On Ingredients |
| E.E.C.No. |
E-123 |
| EINECS. |
213-022-2 |
| CAS No. |
915-67-3 |
| C.I.No. |
16185 |
| Molecular
Formula |
C20H11N2Na3O10S3 |
| Molecular
Weight |
604.48 |
| According
to documentation available is edible dye. |
|
| Physical
and chemical properties |
| Physical
State |
Solid, Fine
Powder/Granules. |
| Colour |
Reddish
brown. |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| pH value |
6-8 |
| 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 |
140 gms/litre |
|
| 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
|
| Reactivity
Data |
This
material is stable under condition of normal handling
and use, but sensitive to moist air. |
|
| Handling
& Storage |
| Handling |
Avoid
formation of dust |
| Storage |
Keep in
closed container at ambient temperature & humidity |
| Do Not Store
Together |
Store
Colourwise |
|
| 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 |
|
| Hazards
Identification |
Warnings
The usual precautions taken when handling of dyes should
be observed.
As the substance is edible dye, no hazardous to water
supply. |
|
| 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 |
|
| Accidental
Release Measures |
| After
Spillage |
Sweep up
spilled substance carefully, then clean with water |
| Absorbent
Material |
Use clean
cotton cloth |
|
| Disposal
Consideration |
| Can be sent
to an incineration plant in accordance with local
regulations |
|
| Fire
Fighting Measures |
| Extinguishing Media |
Use dry
chemicals or carbon dioxide CO2 |
| Thermal Decomposition |
Dangerous
decomposition is not anticipated |
|
| 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
|
0-2.5 mg/kg body weight
0-2.5 mg/kg body weight |
|
| Ecological
Information |
| Water Hazard |
Being an
edible dye, Not established |
|
| Transport
Information |
| Not Hazardous Cargo |
| Keep seperated from
hazardous chemicals |
|
| Regulatory
Information |
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
