MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.
PRODUCT NAME: BRILLIANT BLUE FCF COLOUR(POWDER)
SUPPLIER: The Soap Kitchen, 11a South Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8AA.
Emergency Tel No: 01805 622944 Emergency Contact: Mr. Richard Phillips.
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.
CONTAINS: Brilliant Blue FCF, sodium chloride
H-No: CAS No: 3844-45-9
EU No: E133 FEMA:
FDA: IFRA: Application: Water based colour
RIFM: EINECS: 223-339-8 RTECS:
INCI name: CI 42090 FCCIV:
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Concentrated product. Do not ingest. Observe good housekeeping procedures.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:
INHALATION: Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mins, holding eyelids open. Contact a doctor
if symptoms persist.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of
water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water. Seek medical advice if large amounts are
involved. Do not induce vomiting.
OTHER: When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA RECOMMENDED: Use Water Mist, CO2, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers,
spraying extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.
SPECIAL MEASURES: Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear
positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.
EXTINGUISHING PROCEDURES: Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and
should be cooled with water spray.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin & eyes. Use individual protective
equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.
ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from drains, soils, surface & groundwaters.
CLEANING UP METHODS FOR SPILLAGES: Remove all potential ignition sources. Vacuum up and wash spill
site. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE.
PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING: Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices, ensuring
proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.
STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry & ventilated area away from
heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum.
FIRE PROTECTION: Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static
discharges in working area.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.
VENTILATION: Ensure good ventilation of working area.
HAND PROTECTION: Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required.
EYE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Dry, fine powders can remove the skin鈥檚 natural oils, leaving it cracked and
dry and open to infection. Wash hands with soap & water after handling. Use skin moisturisers.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.
PHYSICAL FORM: Deep Blue Powder
ODOUR: None
FLASH-POINT 掳C: n/a
BULK DENSITY : n/a
SOLUBILITY IN WATER : Soluble
PH (AT g.l-1 WATER): 6-8
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION : >2000C
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.
SUBSTANCES TO BE AVOIDED : Strong oxidising or reducing agents
REACTIVITY: No data available
DECOMPOSITION: No data available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
Non toxic - permitted food colouring
After skin contact : Non irritant (rabbit)
After eye contact : Non irritant (rabbit)
After Ingestion : LD50 oral >2000mg/kg
After Inhalation : May cause discomfort to respiratory tract
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
BIODEGRADABILITY: Data not available
PRECAUTIONS: Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water. Do not discharge into
natural waters without pretreatment
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.
Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice.
14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.
Not classified as a hazardous cargo under current transport regulations. Use an approved carrier
Road (ADR/RID): AIR (IATA):
SEA (IMDG): UN 1993:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION. According to Directive 88/379/EEC
HAZARDS:
SYMBOLS:
RISK PHRASES:
SAFETY PHRASES:
16. OTHER INFORMATION.
Dust: Long term total dust : 10mg.m-3-8hr TWA
Respirable dust : 4mg.m-3-8hr TWA
PACKAGING:
Type Suitability
Glass Yes
Lacquer lined steel/tin No
Aluminium Yes
HPPE Yes
F/HDPE Yes
Other plastic Yes
SHELF-LIFE
Min 12 months when stored within advised conditions.
Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.
In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.
Retest after 6 months.
The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this
product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable
sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its鈥? correctness or accuracy.
It is the user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume
liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information
provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and
buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use.
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