CARMINIC ACID 50%

Material Safety Data Sheet
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    DUDLEY CORPORATION
         	125 Kenyon Drive
       				         	Lakewood, New Jersey 08701

Effective Date: March 9, 2007

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: 
Synonyms: Carmine; C.I. 75470; 7-a-D-Glucopyranosyl-9,10-dihydro-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxo-2-anthracene-carboxylic acid; Natural Red 4.
CAS No.: 1260-17-9. 
Molecular Weight: 492.39. 
Chemical Formula: C22H20O13. 

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Name			            CAS No.		Percent	             Hazardous
Carminic Acid 50%                                      1260-17-9            	50%                      No. 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION: 
Emergency Overview
Appearance: Red to purple powder. CAUTION!  Avoid contact and inhalation. . The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.  
Target Organs: None. 

Potential Health Effects
Eye:  May cause eye irritation.   
Skin: May cause skin irritation. 

Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.   
Inhalation:  May cause respiratory tract irritation.  The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.   
Chronic: No information

4. FIRST AID MEASURES: 
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. 
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.   
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. 
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. 
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. 

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: 
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent). And full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. 
Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.   
Flash Point: Not available. 
Autoignition Temperature: Not available. 
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available. 
Upper: Not available. 
NFPA Rating: (estimated).Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0. 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: 
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. 
Spills/Leaks: Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.  Provide ventilation.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.  Keep container tightly closed.  Avoid ingestion and inhalation  
Storage: Store in a cool, dry well ventilated area away from incompatible substances.. Store in a tightly closed container. 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION: 
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. 

Exposure Limits  
Chemical Name                         ACGIH                    NIOSH                  OSHA - Final PELs  
Carminic Acid 50%                     None listed               None listed                 None listed

OSHA Vacated PELs:  Carminic Acid 50%:  No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.

Personal Protective Equipment 
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this material. 
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.  
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149.  Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.   

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: 
Physical State: Powder. 
Appearance: Red to purple.   
Odor: No information found.   
pH: Not available. 
Vapor Pressure: No information found.  
Vapor Density: No information found.  
Evaporation Rate: No information found.   
Viscosity: No information found.  
Boiling Point: No information found.  

Freezing/Melting Point: No information found.  
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.  
Solubility: Soluble in water.  
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0.  

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. 
Conditions to Avoid:  Incompatible materials. 
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:  Strong oxidizing agents. 
Hazardous Decomposition Products:  Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.  
Hazardous Polymerization:  Will not occur. 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: 
RTECS#: CAS# 1260-17-9:  Unlisted
LD50/LC50: CAS# 1260-17-9:  Not available.
Carcinogencity:  CAS# 1260-17-9: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:   No data available.
Teratobenicity:  No data available.
Reproductive Effects:  No data available.
Neurotoxicity; No data available.
Mutagenicity; No data available.
Other Studies: No data available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: 
Environmental Fate:  No information available.
Environmental Toxicity:  No data available.. 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: 
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. 
RCRA P-Series:  None listed.
RCRA U-Series:  None listed.

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS: 
Not regulated.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION: 
US FEDERAL
SCA
CAS# 1260-17-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory. For R& D use only.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substance.
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.  This material does not contain any Class l Ozone depletors.  This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.

Clean Water Act
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.  None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.  None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 1260-17-9 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MA, MN, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level:  None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazardous Symbols:  Not available.
Risk Phrases: Not available.
Safety Phrases: S 22 – 24/25  Do not breathe dust.  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK ( Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1260-17-9  No information available.
Canada – DSL/NDSL
CAS# 1260-17-9 is listed on Canada’s DSL List
Canada – WHMIS
WHMIS – Not available.
CAS#1260-17-9 is not listed on Canada’s Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits

16. DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
DISCLAIMER

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DUDLEY CORPORATION provides the information 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.  Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. DUDLEY CORPORATION makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation and warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, DUDLEY CORPORATION will not be responsible for damages resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information.   
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