EMS CATALOG NO:     11150

                                                     EMS PRODUCT: Azocarmine G

                                                        DATE:         1/11/2001

                                                    PAGE NUMBER:       One of 3





                          MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



The information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no

warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be

obtained from the use thereof.



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assume all risks associated with the use of the material.





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                       PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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                        Azocarmine G

PRODUCT NAME:

SYNONYM:                Acid Red 101, C.I. 50085

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                       HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

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NAME:                Azocarmine G

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUES: NE

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS:

     Not listed as hazardous by OSHA, ACGIH, or NFPA as a

     hazardous material.

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                            PHYSICAL DATA

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BOILING POINT: N/D                           VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/D

VAPOR PRESSURE: N/D                          EVAPORATION RATE: N/D

at degrees                            (Butyl Acetate = 1)

VAPOR DENSITY: N/D                           SPECIFIC GRAVITY: N/D

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slightly soluble

MELTING POINT: N/D

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Bluish-red solid

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                  EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD DATA

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FLASH POINT: N/D

TEST MODE: N/D

FLAMMABLE LIMITS:

      LEL: N/D       UEL: N/D

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters must wear

      self-contained breathing apparatus and fully protective

      equipment.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NE

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                            HEALTH HAZARD

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THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: NE

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: The full chemical, physical and

     toxicological properties of this material are not known.

     Handle the product with the care required by good laboratory

     practice.



FIRST AID:

SKIN CONTACT: Wash affected area with copious amounts of water.

EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.

INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial

      respiration, as needed.

INGESTION: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Call physician.

Seek medical treatment if discomfort persists.

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                           REACTIVITY DATA

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STABILITY: Stable.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NE

INCOMPATIBILITY: NE

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NE

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                      SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: OSHA/MHSA approved respirator if dust

      level is higher than 10mg/m3.

VENTILATION: Normal room

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Optional.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shower and eye bath.

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                         SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store material at

room temperature. Keep storage container tightly closed. Avoid prolonged or frequent

exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling.







N/A = Not applicable; NE = Not established; N/D = No data

OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration

ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

NFPA = National Fire Protection Association