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SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
192-8189
Product Store in a cool dry place. This Material is not considered hazardous. Handle using
Health: 2
Number safe laboratory practices.
Flammability: 1
Product Congo Red (Direct Red 28)
Name
Reactivity: 0
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Trade
/Chemical Hazard Rating: Dust respirator
Respiratory
Synonyms Least Slight Moderate High Extreme
Protection:
0 1 2 3 4
Formula
C鈥溾?橦鈥欌?橬鈥揙鈥揝鈥橬a鈥?
Local Exhaust
RTECS QK1400000 Gloves to prevent exposure
NA=Not Applicable NE=Not Established Protective
Ventilation: Gloves:
C.A.S. # CAS# 573-58-0 Mechanical
Saftey goggles
Eye
Protection:
SECTION 2 MIXTURE COMPONENTS
Other Protective
Sara 313 Component CAS Numbe % Dim. Exposure Limits
Equipment:
Congo Red (Direct Red CAS# 573-58-0 100 W/ None established
28)
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Percent Volatile N/A
N/A
Melting Point:
by Volume:
N/A
Boiling Point:
SECTION 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION ( SEE ALSO SECTION 11) Evaporation Rate: N/A
N/A
Vapor Pressure:
May be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Evaporation Standard:
N/A
Vapor Density:
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash Solubility in Water: Soluble Not applicable
Auto Ignition Temp:
thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
Appearance /Odors: Brownish-red powder Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: Not applicable
N/A
Flash Point:
N/A Not applicable
Specific Gravity: Upper Flamm. Limit in Air:
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and
water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek
Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If Stable
Stability:
breathing is difficult, give oxygen
Conditions to Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water.
Avoid:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Materials to Avoid: Acidic conditions
Hazardous Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur
Decomposition
Products:
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Will Not Occur
Hazardous
Fire Extinguisher Type: Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam polymerization
Fire / Explosion None Known. None known
Conditions to Avoid:
Hazards:
SECTION 11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fire Fighting Procedure:
Contact may cause allergic reaction.Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
and clothing.
Not Regulated
DOT
Classification:
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES DOT Regulations may change from time to time. Please consult the most recent D.O.T.
regulations.
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state and local regulations.
0 Date Entered: 8/1/2005 Approved: Safety Dir. RMC
Rev. No: RMC
The information herein is believed to be accurate and is offered in good faith for the user's consideration and investigation. No warranty either expressed or implied is made for the completeness or accuracy of the information whether
originating from the above mentioned company or not. Users of this material should satisfy themselves by independent investigation of current scientific and medical knowledge that the material can be used safely.
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