Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Printed: 05/23/2005
Date Updated: 04/11/2004
Version 1.30
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name SCARLET R - 1 GM
Product Number R302791
Brand Aldrich Chemical
Company Sigma-Aldrich
Street Address 3050 Spruce Street
City, State, Zip, Country SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103 US
Technical Phone: 314 771 5765
Fax: 800 325 5052 Emergency Phone: 414 273 3850 Ext. 5996
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313 EC no Annex I Index
Number
PONCEAU 2R 3761-53-3 Yes 223-178-3
Formula C18H14N2Na207S2
Synonyms Acetacid Red J, Acidal Ponceau G, Acid Leather Red KPR, Acid Leather Red P2R, Acid Leather
Scarlet IRW, Acid Ponceau R, Acid Ponceau 2RL, Acid Ponceau Special, Acid Red 26, Acid Scarlet,
Acid Scarlet 2B, Acid Scarlet 2BN, Acid Scarlet 2R, Acid Scarlet 2R For Lakes, Acid Scarlet 2R
FOR Lakes Bluish, Acid Scarlet 2RL, Acid Scarlet 2RN, Acilan Ponceau RRL, Ahcocid Fast Scarlet
R, Aizen Ponceau RH, Amacid Lake Scarlet 2R, Amacid Scarlet 2R, Brilliant Ponceau G, Calcocid
2RIL, Calcocid Scarlet 2R, Calcocid Scarlet 2RIL, Calcolake Scarlet 2R, Certicol Ponceau MXS,
Cerven kysela 26 (Czech), Cerven potravinarska 5 (Czech), C.I. 79, C.I. 16150, C.I. Acid Red 26,
C.I. Acid Red 26, disodium salt, C.I. Food Red 5, Colacid Ponceau Special, Comacid Scarlet 2R,
D&C Red No. 5, 4-((2,4-Dimethylphenyl)azo)-3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium
salt, 4-((2,4-Dimethylphenyl)azo)-3-hydroxy-2,7-naphthalenedisulphonic acid, disodium salt,
Disodium (2,4-dimethylphenylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-3,6-disulfonate, Disodium (2,4-
dimethylphenylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-3,6-disulphonate, Disodium salt of 1-(2,4-xylylazo)-2-
naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid, Disodium salt of 1-(2,4-xylylazo)-2-naphthol-3,6-disulphonic acid,
Edicol Ponceau RS, Edicol Supra Ponceau R, Fenazo Scarlet 2R, Food Red No. 101, Hexacol
Ponceau MX, Hexacol Ponceau 2R, Hidacid Scarlet 2R, Hispacid Ponceau R, 3-Hydroxy-4-(2,4-
xylylazo)-3,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt, 3-Hydroxy-4-(2,4-xylylazo)-3,7-
naphthalenedisulphonic acid, disodium salt, Java Ponceau 2R, Kiton Ponceau R, Kiton Ponceau
2R, Kiton Scarlet 2RC, Lake Ponceau, Lake Scarlet R, Lake Scarlet 2RBN, Naphthalene Lake
Scarlet R, Naphthalene Scarlet R, Naphthazine Scarlet 2R, Neklacid Red RR, New Ponceau 4R,
Paper Red HRR, Pas kwasowy 2 RL (Polish), Pigment Ponceau R, Ponceau BNA, Ponceau de
xylidine, Ponceau FR, Ponceau G, Ponceau GR, Ponceau J, Ponceau MX, Ponceau NR, Ponceau
PXM, Ponceau R, Ponceau 2R, Ponceau R (biological stain), Ponceau 2R (biological stain),
Ponceau 2RE, Ponceau Red, Ponceau Red R, Ponceau 2R Extra A Export, Ponceau RG, Ponceau
2RL, Ponceau RS, Ponceau RR, Ponceau RR Type 8019, Ponceau 2RX, Ponceau xylidine
(biological stain), 1695 Red, Red For Lakes J, Red No. 503, Scarlet R, Scarlet 2R, Scarlet 2RB,
Scarlet 2RL bluish, Scarlet RRA, Schultz No. 95, Tertracid Ponceau 2R, Xylidine Ponceau, Xylidine
Ponceau 3RS, Xylidine Red, 1-Xylylazo-2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid, disodium salt, 1-(2,4-
Xylylazo)-2-naphthol-3,6-disulphonic acid, disodium salt, 1-Xylylazo-2-naphthol-3,6-disulphonic acid,
disodium salt
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Harmful.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Possible Carcinogen (US). Target organ(s): Liver. Calif. Prop. 65 carcinogen.
HMIS Rating
Health: 0* Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
NFPA Rating
Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
*additional chronic hazards present.
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Oral Exposure
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
Inhalation Exposure
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
Dermal Exposure
In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a
physician.
Eye Exposure
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the
eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Autoignition Temp: N/A
Extinguishing Media
Suitable
Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.
Firefighting
Protective Equipment
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Methods for Cleaning Up
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is
complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling
User Exposure
Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
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Storage
Suitable
Keep tightly closed.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
Engineering Controls
Safety shower and eye bath. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory
Wear dust mask.
Hand
Protective gloves.
Eye
Chemical safety goggles.
General Hygiene Measures
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance
Color Form
Deep red Powder
Molecular Weight: 480.43 AMU
N/A
pH
N/A
BP/BP Range
N/A
MP/MP Range
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point 掳F N/A
Flash Point 掳C N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
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Solubility N/A
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability
Stable
Stable.
Materials to Avoid
Strong acids, Strong bases .
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Sulfur oxides .
Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Route of Exposure
Skin Contact
May cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption
May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact
May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
Target Organ(s) or System(s)
Liver.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
RTECS Number: QJ6825000
Toxicity Data
Oral - Rat: 23160 mg/kg (LD50)
Remarks : Behavioral:Muscle weakness.
Behavioral:Ataxia.
Oral - Rat: 23160 mg/kg (LD50)
Remarks : Behavioral:Muscle weakness.
Behavioral:Ataxia.
Intraperitoneal - Rat: >1 GM/KG (LD50)
Intraperitoneal - Rat: >1 GM/KG (LD50)
Oral - Mouse: > 6600 mg/kg (LD50)
Oral - Mouse: > 6600 mg/kg (LD50)
Intraperitoneal - Mouse: 2 GM/KG (LD50)
Remarks : Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity).
Behavioral:Antipsychotic.
Intraperitoneal - Mouse: 2 GM/KG (LD50)
Remarks : Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity).
Behavioral:Antipsychotic.
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Intravenous - Mouse: 1530 MG/KG (LD50)
Remarks : Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
Intravenous - Mouse: 1530 MG/KG (LD50)
Remarks : Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
Chronic Exposure - Carcinogen
Result: This product is or contains a component that has been reported to be possibly carcinogenic based on its IARC,
ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification.
Mouse - Oral: 136 GM/KG 81W C
Result: Tumorigenic:Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria. Liver:Tumors.
Mouse - Oral: 136 GM/KG 81W C
Result: Tumorigenic:Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria. Liver:Tumors.
Mouse - Oral: 35 GM/KG 52W
Result: Tumorigenic:Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria. Gastrointestinal:Tumors.
Mouse - Oral: 35 GM/KG 52W
Result: Tumorigenic:Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria. Gastrointestinal:Tumors.
IARC Carcinogen List
Rating
Group 2B
Chronic Exposure - Mutagen
Species Dose Route Mutation test
Mouse 63 MG/KG Intraperitoneal Sister chromatid exchange
Mouse 63 MG/KG Intraperitoneal Sister chromatid exchange
Histidine reversion (Ames)
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Appropriate Method of Disposal of Substance or Preparation
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Dyes, solid, toxic, n.o.s. [or] Dye intermediates, solid, toxic, n.o.s.
UN# : 3143
Class: 6.1
Packing Group: Packing Group III
Hazard Label: Keep away from food
PIH: Not PIH
IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Dye, solid, toxic, n.o.s.
IATA UN Number: 3143
Hazard Class: 6.1
Packing Group: III
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EU Additional Classification
Symbol of Danger: Xn
Indication of Danger
Harmful.
Risk Statements R: 40
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Statements S: 36
Wear suitable protective clothing.
US Classification and Label Text
Indication of Danger
Harmful.
Risk Statements
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Statements
Wear suitable protective clothing.
US Statements
Possible Carcinogen (US). Target organ(s): Liver. Calif. Prop. 65 carcinogen.
United States Regulatory Information
SARA Listed: Yes
Deminimis: 0.1 %
Notes: This product is subject to SARA section 313 reporting requirements.
TSCA Inventory Item: Yes Yes
United States - State Regulatory Information
California Prop - 65
This product is or contains chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Canada Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS contains all the information
required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
Disclaimer
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
Warranty
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate
safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc., shall not be held liable for
any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional
terms and conditions of sale. Copyright 2005 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only.
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