MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET





Section 1 � PRODUCT AND SAFETY SUPPLIER INFORMATION



Product Name:   Sudan Black

Common Name: Sudan Black B

Supplier:       Lightning Powder Company, Inc.

                13386 International Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Emergency Telephone: Chemtel® United States (800) 255-3924 International � 813-248-0585 (Collect)

Date Prepared:  October 30, 2002



Section 2 � HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS



Ingredient                 CAS#             Percent          PEL (OSHA) TLV (ACGIH)

Sudan Black B              4197-25-5        100              Undetermined Undetermined









Section 3 � PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



Appearance and Odor:       Dark, odorless solid

Specific Gravity:          Unknown Stability in Water:                    Insoluble in cold water.

Boiling Point:             n/a          Melting Point:                    Decomposes

Vapor Density:             n/a          Vapor Pressure (mmHg):            n/a

Evaporation Rate:          n/a          Percent Volatile:                 0



Section 4 � FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA



Flash Point: n/a             UEL: n/a                              LEL: n/a

Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder.

Firefighting Procedures: Do not use water jet.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None known.



Section 5 � REACTIVITY DATA



Stability: Yes                Hazardous Polymerization: No

Incompatibilities: No data available.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon and nitrogen.





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Section 6 � HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION



Health Hazards: May be irritating to eyes and skin. Hazardous if ingested or inhaled.

Routes of Entry and First-Aid Procedures:

Eyes: Remove any contact lenses. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation: Allow victim to rest in well ventilated area. Seek medical attention.

Skin: Wash immediately with plenty of water. Cover irritated skin with emollient.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Local irritation.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Aggravation of target organ maladies.



Section 7 � EXPOSURE CONTROLS



Respirator Protection: Dust mask.

Ventilation: As needed to remove nuissance levels of dust.

Protective Gloves: Rubber Eye Protection: Safety glasses or splash goggles.

Other Protective Equipment: Lab coat.

Work and Hygienic Practices: Wash hands after handling material.



Section 8 � SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES



Steps to be taken if material is spilled or released: Use appropriate tools to gather up spill

into a waste disposal conatiner. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated

surface and allow to drain through the sanitary system.

Waste Disposal Method: In accordance with local and regional authorities.



Section 9 � PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE



Special Precautions: Keep away from heat and other sources of ignition.

Storage Method: Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated place.



Section 10 � TOXICOLOGICAL DATA



Carcinogenicity:

NPT: No                     OSHA: No                           IARC: No

Acute Inhalation LC50: No data available.

Acute Dermal LD50: No data available.

Acute Oral LD50: 6300 mg/kg (rat)



Section 11 � ECOLOGICAL DATA

Possibly hazardous, short-term degredation products are not likely. Long-term

degredation products may arise and be more toxic.







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Section 12 � TRANSPORTATION IDENTIFICATION



Proper Shipping Name: Not a DOT controlled material.

Identification Number: n/a     Hazard Class: n/a       Packing Group: n/a









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